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A commonly shared belief in our society is that children are often best off in the care and custody of their biological parents. However, it is becoming increasingly frequent for kids to be raised by someone other than biological parents. Common reasons include biological parents getting sick, becoming incarcerated, or simply having a difficult time in their role as a…
As we all know, life happens, and circumstances change. That custody order you once had may seem to become impractical as time goes on. Maybe you moved to Indiana to be closer to your child and now you want more time. Or maybe you were once on hard times but now feel you are able to offer your child more…
Child custody proceedings tend to be confusing and emotional times. Whether it be an initial custody proceeding, or a modification of a pre-existing custody order, the process always seems to be draining on all involved parties. However, you can relieve some of the emotional burden by understanding the basic workings of child custody in Indiana. In this blog, we provide…
Table of Contents Overview of Child Custody Orders. Child Relocation Laws That Apply in Indiana. Can Parents Agree to Move Without Court Approval? How Do Courts Decide Whether to Allow a Move? What Happens When a Non-Custodial Parent Relocates? Should I Hire an Attorney to Handle My Relocation? When one parent wants to move out of state with the child(ren)…
As we all know, life happens, and circumstances change. That custody order you once had may seem to become impractical as time goes on. Maybe you moved to Indiana to be closer to your child and now you want more time. Or maybe you were once on hard times but now feel you are able to offer your child more…
Every year, in every state, an unhappy spouse takes the children, travels to another state (normally where family or friends reside) and files for divorce or legal separation—and of course custody. In some of these cases, the fleeing spouse has good reason to want to separate and create physical distance from the other spouse, such as in cases of domestic…
Physical and Legal Custody Sole or Joint Custody Best Interest of the Minor Child No Presumption for Either Parent Child custody proceedings tend to be confusing and emotional times. Whether it be a divorce or paternity matter, initial custody determinations always seem to be draining on all involved parties. A lot of this can be attributed to the confusion surrounding…
“Contempt of Court” is a phrase most of us have heard at some point in our lives. However, other than being familiar with the phrase, many have a very limited understanding of how contempt works and when it can be used. For instance, many do not know just how common contempt proceedings can be in child custody cases. But, you…
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Child custody determinations are no different. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. But what about child custody rulings, can those be…
Today’s society is a mobile one, and people are moving now more than ever. As such, many parents find themselves, or the other parent, moving to a different state. But, what happens if one of the parent’s wants to file for a modification of custody? Do they have to file in the state that made the initial custody determination? Can…