The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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At , we see the sharpest divides between mothers and fathers over the trend toward joint physical custody. It is true that some fathers want precisely equal time in physical custody because the number of overnights is indexed to child support. And a small percentage of mothers do not believe that fathers are capable of ever being competent caregivers; even…
One in two marriages ends in divorce. Approximately 40,000 divorces were filed in Indiana last year. Human nature causes all of us to question our marriages from time to time: We only see the public side of the other couples, or what they want us to see; it is easy to think everyone else has it better. As an Indianapolis…
child custody advocates frequently discuss custody evaluations with their clients. They are one of the many tools in a domestic attorney’s tool box that may help a client to reach his or her custody objectives. To make the most of any case, however, they should be considered, not just used as a standard course. The place we begin at is…
What Do the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines Mean For A Non-Custodial Parent? The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines and commentary set forth when a non-custodial parent should have the kids. They were adopted by the Indiana Supreme Court and are presumed to apply to all custody orders issued by all of Indiana’s trial courts. The Guidelines are focused on a child’s…
“Why Won’t My Divorce Attorney Call Me Back or Return My E-Mails, and What Should I Do” A good lawyer is usually busy. My office, at times, seems like a hospital emergency room: Aside from choking and turning blue or having a heart attack — you come first. Agree? Not sure? What if your soon-to-be-ex is beating on your front…
You can save yourself money, help an attorney learn about your unique case, and make the process go faster and smoother by gathering some basic documents before you have an initial consultation with a divorce attorney. In addition, these items have a unique way of “disappearing” at the time they are needed, so it is best to gather them up…
“My Spouse is Abusive to Me and Mean to the Kids. Can I Move Out and Home With My Parents in A Nearby State and File for Divorce There?” No. This is often a consideration of a stressed parent. Yet, though this might well provide a healthier environment for everyone involved, this may not have the best legal effect in…
A divorce decree is not the end of the process, even if there are no children involved. There are a number of dangling details. You should take these items, join them with your own list and determine who is doing what (you, your attorney, your ex, or your ex’s attorney). If these items are not addressed, they can cause great…
Most parents who are not divorce lawyers often sense when physical custody should be modified. Little bits of information they receive from the kids, teachers, friends tell them this. A parent can help his or her lawyer prepare a modification case and save legal fees by helping answer some key questions to the following checklist. Try to answers these questions…