Several factors play a role in court decisions regarding child custody. A parent's temperament and commitment to responsibility may establish whether the child would be in good hands. Concerns about a parent's financial situation might arise since child care costs...
Child Custody
A guide to creating a parenting plan that works in Indiana
A parenting plan in Indiana is a binding legal agreement that outlines how parents will raise their children after a divorce or breakup. There are many types you can create depending on your lifestyle; however, one thing always remains the same: the best interests of...
The different categories of child custody
The term child custody is used a lot during divorce and other family proceedings in Indiana. Generally, it refers to who has control of the child and the right to make decisions for the child. More specifically, there are four terms a parent should be familiar with...
Court considerations for relocation orders in Indiana
Divorce or separation can often result in former couples splitting up the assets they once owned jointly. If the couple has children, they will have to make child custody arrangements that are in the child's best interests. Indiana courts believe that a stable home...
Why might a child custody order be changed?
If you share a child with a former partner, Indiana law recognizes that you have a right to be active in that child's life. However, it's worth noting that this is only true if doing so is in your son or daughter's best interest. If necessary, the terms of an initial...
Concerned about your child’s visitation with their other parent?
If you are a custodial parent in Indiana who has concerns about your child's visitation with their other parent, you might wonder if you can stop visitations until the concerns are addressed. While custody and visitation can be modified, you cannot simply stop the...
When grandparents can seek visitation in child custody cases
Child custody is one of the most sensitive aspects of a divorce or separation. If the parents are unable to care for the child, a grandparent may step in to perform parental duties. If you're a grandparent who wants to gain custody of your grandchildren or receive...