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What are emergency child custody hearings? What qualifies as an emergency custody matter? What constitutes an emergency motion? What forms do I need to modify child custody in Indiana? What is substantial change in circumstances for custody? What actions qualify for emergency relief? When to hire an attorney for custody? Legal battles or litigation are brought to decide matters between…
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…
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. Adoption proceedings 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 all can be appealed in adoption proceedings? Can…
A commonly shared belief in our society is that children are often best off in the care and custody of their biological parents. The Supreme Court has stated that one of the oldest fundamental rights in the United States is a parent’s right to the “care, custody, and control of their children.”1 While this right is fundamental, like most everything…
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)…
Preliminary Orders, Custody, and Spousal Maintenance. Pre- and Post-Nuptials. Businesses. Even a simple divorce can be a very complex legal transaction. Just to name a few of the steps in most divorces with children, a party must prepare and file a financial declaration, answer discovery, complete a parenting class, attend mediation, and construct a marital balance sheet, among other obligations.…
As with many aspects of the law, it depends. Under what is known as the American Rule, which is commonplace in the United States, each side pays his or her own attorney’s fees in civil litigation unless there is a statute that allows for recovery of attorney’s fees. Fortunately, under the divorce1 and paternity statutes, there are several statutes that…
There have been certain professional jobs lost during the COVID-19 epidemic that may take years to refill because of systematic, lasting changes in our society. One such area is retail and commercial real estate sale, purchase, and leasing. For professionals in these fields, they may be at a loss to obtain similar employment and may be going through a divorce…