Family Law

Homeschooling can raise questions in shared custody situations. If you're thinking about homeschooling your child or your co-parent already does, it's important to understand how Indiana courts handle this issue. The goal in every custody case stays the same—what's...

When parents are unmarried, understanding their legal rights regarding custody, child support, and visitation is crucial. In Indiana, unmarried parents have specific rights and responsibilities that differ from those of married couples. By knowing how the law treats...

In the context of family law, paternity is the legal identification of a child's father. In Indiana, establishing paternity is very important in custody cases, especially when the child's parents were never married.  Without legal paternity, a father may have no...

Finalizing an adoption in Indiana marks a meaningful transformation—your child is now legally and permanently part of your family. But adoption doesn’t end with a judge’s signature. Several important steps follow the final decree, and understanding them will help you...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...