If there is one myth that overshadows all others when it comes to divorce in Indiana, it is the persistent belief that the children in the family will always be better off if placed with the mother. In fact, some fathers become so convinced that they could never...
Custody & Visitation
Is joint or sole custody better for the kids?
Every year, more than 15 million children are either involved in domestic violence incidents or witness violence in the home. This is a very real issue in the United States and it should never be assumed that domestic violence allegations are false. There is a reason...
If a custody decree is unfair, you can ask the courts to change it
One of the hardest things about being a dad is how people just don't respect fathers the same way they do mothers. Involved fathers who want to spend a lot of time with their children can find themselves fighting an uphill battle during divorce because of the social...
Is your former spouse trying to turn your child against you?
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...
What to do after a custody order goes into effect
Indiana law typically allows both parents to have a relationship with their child after a divorce. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you'll obtain custody of your son or daughter. Fortunately, it is possible to pursue changes to a custody order after it is...
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...
How can I claim visitation rights in Indiana?
If you have to split parenting time with another parent instead of sharing it, the experience is bound to be a little stressful at least. But we always want to be at our best for our kids. This is why legal representation in the quest for visitation rights is so...
Child Abuse Prevention Month brings awareness to Indiana
Parents like to justify some of their excesses by proving they are doing things for their children's welfare. Kids are our most precious resource in the hopes of a bright future, so parents and guardians owe their best efforts to cultivate minds and secure young...
Structuring a post-divorce parenting plan
When Indiana couples decide to end their marriage, it can be an emotional process. It can be even harder when they have young children, and unless one of the parents has a history of domestic violence or substance abuse, most family law judges will award both parents...
Some of the best strategies successful co-parents have used
One challenge that co-parents in Indiana experience is having difficulty communicating with each other. It can be tempting to use children as messengers. However, successfully co-parenting involves communicating directly as adults in a respectful manner. This ensures...
