Remarriage can significantly reshape your family dynamics. If you're paying or receiving child support, you might wonder whether your new marriage influences those financial obligations. While remarriage doesn’t automatically alter child support, it can lead to...
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Making the most of virtual visitation resources
Virtual visitation has become an increasingly popular way for separated or divorced parents to stay connected with their children. To truly utilize the power of this opportunity to support the parent-child bond, virtual visits need to be more than just a video call....
3 tips to help you co-parent with less stress this summer
Children look forward to summer all year long. It’s a chance for them to have a break from school and enjoy being outdoors. For some families, this is also a time to go on vacation. Parents who are divorced may find the summer months to be a bit more stressful than...
What does legal custody cover?
When discussing child custody, physical custody is often what parents focus on first. When will they get to live with the child? When will the child be in their house and under their care? Their primary goal is to ensure that they get to spend time together. This is...
Scheduling parenting time when both co-parents work
When both co-parents have busy work schedules, creating a parenting time plan that works for everyone can be challenging. Balancing job responsibilities while ensuring that children have meaningful time with both parents requires careful planning. Once in place, a...
2 tips for telling your teenager about your divorce
How you inform your child you are getting a divorce is crucial. You need to be careful to minimize the effects of the news on them. Your child's age is integral to how you raise the matter, as children process information differently based on their maturity level. If...
Do children have a say in custody decisions?
If you’re a parent going through a divorce, you know that a custody determination will need to be made regarding your child. The court may decide to grant sole custody to you or your ex. More commonly, the court awards joint custody so that both parents remain...
Does a criminal record impact child custody rights?
It is not guaranteed that having a criminal record will prevent you from receiving custody rights if you and your spouse get divorced. For instance, you may have minor charges on your record from two decades ago. While the court could consider this factor, as they...
Why you may need a reason to move after a divorce
Even after you get divorced, you and your former spouse may still live in the same town or city. But that’s not guaranteed to last forever. Months or years in the future, you may decide that it’s time to relocate and move to another state or just another city within...
Adultery and its influence on an Indiana divorce
Adultery, while a significant emotional and personal betrayal, does not always have a direct legal impact on divorce proceedings. Indiana is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that proof of wrongdoing like adultery is not required to divorce. However, infidelity can...