When you file for divorce in Indiana, you hope that your estranged spouse will act in good faith during the negotiations. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Many parents engage in something called "malicious parent syndrome" in an attempt to punish the other...
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Unmarried fathers have parental rights
Fathers in Indiana have parental rights regardless of whether they're married to their child’s mother. To exclude a biological father from custody or visitation of his child, a mother would have to prove that the father is unfit in some way. The best interests of the...
Grandparents can win visitation rights
Parents receiving sole visitation rights is a generally understood outcome in divorce cases. Many people overlook the potential rights of extended family members, though. If a family court deems it beneficial for the children that their grandparents have visitation...
Maintaining normalcy for children in a divorce
When Indiana couples get divorced and have children, much of the emphasis rightly centers on the kids. Your kids are already going through enough changes that can impact their lives, and you do not want to do anything to inflame the situation. Here are some tips to...
Get ready for an active social life after divorce
The end of a marriage can signal more than just not having someone there to greet you when you get home. It begins a change in the social life that you've had in your marriage. This can be a challenge to work through, but there isn't any reason why you can't enjoy an...
3 ways to stand out as an exceptional father
A father's role in his children's lives can't be understated. They learn from him and rely on him for support. Despite a divorce, your children know who you are and how you act around them, and they know that they want you with them. As a father, you want to be there...
Don’t let social media ruin the outcome of your divorce
Getting divorced can be a frustrating and isolating process. You may feel like no one is on your side, and that the odds are stacked against you. However, there are certain things you can do (or avoid doing) to improve your chances of a positive outcome in a divorce....
Making co-parenting work during the busy school year
Setting terms for child custody and visitation can be one of the most complicated and emotional aspects of a divorce. You and your spouse both know you'll be better off separated, but it can be difficult to figure out how to share time and custody of your children....
Fathers paying child support may be able to obtain a modification
Are you a father? Are you required to pay child support every month? Have you come to find that you are unable to afford your current payment? This can be a difficult situation to deal with. On one side of things, you want to make your child support payments in full...
Questioning paternity? 3 reasons to find out for sure
You were excited the day your child was born, but over time, you've found out more about your wife's affairs before your child was conceived. Can you be sure that your child is actually related to you? Is it worth disrupting your family life to find out? If you're...
