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Parenting despite a disability can be challenging, but it is not impossible. In fact, roughly 7% of parents in the United States have a disability, and that alone does not make you an unfit parent or negatively affect custody decisions. When it comes time to make...
The limitations of a custody order can be very frustrating for loving parents. They don't get to see their children as often as they might like, and they even need to share holidays and other special events, such as birthdays. Any unexpected issue that interferes with...
When a child is born to unmarried parents in Indiana, biology alone does not create legal rights or responsibilities. Paternity is the legal recognition of fatherhood. Without it, a court cannot address custody, parenting time or child support. Knowing how this works...
When parents disagree about custody, Indiana courts often look to mediation as a first step toward resolution. Mediation offers you a structured setting to address disputes without turning every disagreement into a court fight. This process encourages cooperation...
Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound experiences. Unfortunately, many unwed fathers are not able to participate meaningfully in their child's life when paternity is uncertain or disputed. Establishing legal paternity provides clarity for both parents and...
When using a prenuptial agreement, you are addressing what will happen in a divorce, but you are doing it in advance. For instance, maybe you are bringing a significant amount of wealth to your marriage. You simply want to ensure that you get to keep your money, even...
There are many challenges associated with sharing parental rights and responsibilities. Divorcing or separating parents often need to think carefully about the issues that could arise to establish appropriate rules for the family. Frequently, parents who share custody...
Supervised visitation is a court-ordered arrangement where a parent spends time with their child while another adult is present. This ensures that the child stays safe and comfortable during parenting time. The goal is to support the child’s well-being without...
Parenting plans are designed to provide structure and clarity for co-parents who do their best to manage the task of parenting across two households. However, life is unpredictable, and circumstances often change after a parenting plan is finalized. When this happens,...
Child custody is often a highly emotional and sensitive issue. Many parents assume they will always have access to their children unless they commit a serious crime, but that is not always the case. Custody can be limited or taken away when a parent’s behavior or...