The traditional family unit is not the only way to start or expand a family in Indiana and elsewhere. There are various reasons why a couple or an individual may seek to adopt a child. However, no matter what got you to this point, you are likely feeling a host of...
Many Indiana parents rely on child support to meet their child’s needs. Child support payments help ensure a child has a fulfilling and healthy life. If you have a child support order, there may come a time when the amount you receive can no longer cover all...
If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, there may be a desire to blame each other for the end of the marriage. However, Indiana is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that you do not have to prove one spouse’s marital misconduct as the reason for your...
When a couple with children separates, the court will approve a parenting agreement that specifies custody arrangements. Generally, one parent will be classified as the custodial parent, while the non-custodial parent is granted parenting time. As time passes, one or...
A grandparent may seek custody of their grandchild for several reasons. The parents may be unfit or unable to provide a financially and emotionally stable environment for the child. This may be due to substance abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, death or...
Indiana is home to many folks from all walks of life. The LGBTQ+ population is a part of what makes the Hoosier state thrive. If you have wanted to update your gender marker to match your identity, you are not alone. If you want to change your driver’s license or ID...
After your divorce, you will begin building your life again, and co-parenting will be part of that new life. At some point, you will probably want to open up your love life again. And, you will, of course, wonder how to balance dating and co-parenting. Thriving after...
Only a few states recognize common-law marriages, and all of them have strict definitions of relationships that qualify for common-law marriage status. If you are in a long-term relationship, you may wonder if Indiana is one of those states where common-law marriages...
As readers of this blog know, estate planning is vitally important to both you and those you leave behind when you pass. This is of particular importance to you minor and disabled children because you will need to incorporate a guardianship. Otherwise, their care will...
If you are a same-sex parent in Indianapolis, Indiana, you may wonder how to protect your parental rights over your child. Parental rights are important because they give you the legal authority to make decisions about your child’s welfare, education, health care and...