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For Hoosiers involved in paternity, divorce litigation, or who will be filing and litigating such a case, likely through counsel, it is important to understand Indiana’s custody and visitation laws. The place to start is understanding there at two (2) type of custody. The first is physical custody. This relates to where the child(ren) will sleep and night—which parent has…
With most legal matters, the decision of the court (normally made by the elected judge) is final, and unless reversed on appeal, the parties will never be heard or dispute matters related to that lawsuit again. However, not in divorce (and paternity) cases.1 The divorce court maintains jurisdiction over the children of the divorce until they turn eighteen (18) years…
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)…
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…
In filing for or defending against a child custody modification, there are many misconceptions that litigants should know in in order to be success in obtaining a modification or defending against. If these are not recognized and considered, it may hurt your legal position. This blog analyzes these problems so you can properly work with your counsel to address them…
There are several studies and statistical data compilations indicating a growing number of children in the United States are being raised by third parties. These third parties range from grandparents to relatives or sometimes just a friend of a custodial parent. This person may become a “de facto custodian” and seek physical custody. To do so, he or she must…
In today’s world, busy courts have limited time to hear cases. The average case load in Indiana, that most judges manage, is in the thousands. In divorce and paternity cases, these judges have to decide child physical and legal custody, in the children’s best interests. Due to the fact many custody disputes have significant amounts of data relevant to the…
After one party files for divorce, what happens next? By statute, sixty (60) days must pass before the court can enter a divorce decree. A divorce is often a complex financial transaction separating the parties’ assets and an emotional one involving child custody and support. Most divorces take at least a few months to finalize. During this time, many parties…
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…