As you go through a divorce, your children may have strong feelings about where they want to live. You might wonder if their opinions carry weight in an Indiana custody case. While the court will consider your child’s wishes, it will balance them with other factors to...
Getting a divorce in Indiana can be either contested or uncontested. People sometimes make the mistake of thinking that this means the divorce itself is in question, as if one spouse is contesting whether or not the divorce will even proceed. But what this actually...
When parents get divorced, they usually divide custody of their children. When couples who don’t have kids split up, they’re more focused on dividing the property that they own. But pets fit into an interesting middle ground. Many people think of them almost as...
When couples decide to tie the knot, some choose to create a prenuptial agreement, often called a "prenup." This legal document, signed before marriage, outlines how you and your future spouse will handle certain financial matters during your marriage and in case of...
When parents separate and divorce, Halloween typically isn’t at the top of the list of holidays they negotiate custody and visitation around. Whether you’re still working out your agreements and parenting plan or you already have one in place, you may not have any...
One of the most important decisions parents of minors have to make when they split up is what type of parenting arrangement they’re going to use moving forward. There are several that are common, but they aren’t the only ones that are possible. For example, bird’s...
If you’re moving toward divorce with your spouse and you’ll be co-parenting one or more children, it’s important to learn about the purpose of a child travel consent letter. You may see it referred to by different names. However, it’s a document signed by both parents...
You and your co-parent aren’t together any longer for a reason – maybe many. Likely their negative habits and behaviors didn’t end with the marriage. You just don’t have to deal with them as much. Your child, however, does. We’re not talking about violence or a...
The end of your marriage does not need to mean the end of travel. Exploring other countries with your children can be enjoyable and educational if you do it right. If, however, you are not fully prepared, you probably won’t leave the ground. Airport officials will...
Virtual visitation is a way for co-parents to maintain a strong relationship with their children through technology when a child is residing with their other parent. This arrangement is usually formalized in a child’s parenting plan. However, if the arrangement isn’t...
