Grandparents’ Rights

Indiana, along with multiple other surrounding states, has seen an unsettling increase in opioid addictions and overdoses in the last decade. Although some states have significantly worse statistics than others when it comes to addiction,...

The opioid crisis that has gripped the nation in recent years has inevitably also taken Indiana by storm. Although more crucially affected areas are the states of West Virginia and Ohio, Indiana is home to thousands of children who are forced to reassess their...

During the turbulent time of divorce, young children in Indiana may be susceptible to doubts about their own self worth and the stability of familial relationships. While parents have the primary responsibility to offer comfort and support, grandparents may play a...

Indiana parents and grandparents, when at odds with one another, may turn to the law governing grandparents’ right to visitation of the grandchildren. However, the law may be more complicated than meets the eye. Proving that one is the actual grandparent of the...

If you are a grandparent who is trying to get custody of your grandchildren in Indiana, you may need to prove the parents are unfit and have their right terminated before you can be granted custody. Proving a parent unfit is always done through the courts. Only a...

Grandparents in Indiana like you and your spouse may be stuck in a situation that has left you wondering whether or not it would be possible for you to gain legal custody of your grandchild. While this task can certainly be more difficult than parents fighting for...

After having developed a strong relationship with your grandchildren in Indiana, you would likely be willing to do whatever you could to keep that relationship going even if something were to happen affecting your adult child's parental status. Oftentimes,...

One of the things that courts in Indiana consider when weighing custody issues is the best interests of the child. If there are circumstances affecting the child’s safety when with the parents, or other statutory conditions are present, a grandparent may be...

Grandparents in Indianapolis may develop strong bonds with their grandchildren that most will want to see continue in the event that their sons or daughters end up getting a divorce. Fortunately, Indiana state law recognizes a grandparent’s right to visitation, and...