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In family law matters, guardianships are generally discussed as being over children. Guardianships can be appointed over children when the parents are unavailable, unable, or unwilling to care for their children1. These statues also control adult guardianships, as well. Adult guardianships may also become an issue in family law, and there are limitations to how guardians may act on behalf…
As summer break is upon us and families begin to plan trips and vacations for the summer, the issue of dividing and determining summer parenting time becomes an issue for many. In this blog, we will explore 3 tips to make these issues run a little smoother, and hopefully make summer break an enjoyable time for all. 1. Share the…
The newly revised Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (herein, “IPTGs”) address several issues relating to parenting time in Indiana, and provide clarification for a number of scenarios to help parents best utilize their parenting time schedules. The IPTGs are just that, a guide, and the parties can agree or be ordered to implement a different schedule or parenting time arrangement as…
During a pending paternity, divorce, or child custody matter, often, questions and concerns arise by one or both parties regarding the other parent, and their relationship, parenting style, dynamics, and parenting time with the child(ren). When these concerns arise, one way to approach the situation is to ask for a neutral, third party evaluator to look at both the child(ren…
Divorce, paternity, or other domestic litigation is a stressful process, and can often lead to anger, bitterness, and miscommunication between parents. However, as we embark on a new year, take a moment to read these five (5) tips for ringing in the New Year more harmonious parenting time. 1. Be understanding of scheduling issues Especially around the holidays, everyone’s schedule…
While thankfully not a common occurrence in most domestic disputes and litigation, parents embattled in a custody or divorce dispute have kidnapped their own children and left the state or even country. This is obviously a worst-case scenario for any parent, and there are several laws that cover this devastating matter to prevent the same from occurring. Due to the…