The holidays are already a stressful time for co-parents, full of tricky schedule coordination. When child support payments are late, that stress spikes instantly. You ask yourself, "If they are not paying their share, why should they get their time?" This is a very...
Child Support
Can child support be modified?
Even after a divorce, both parents have a financial obligation to support their children financially. One parent may pay more or less, depending on where the child spends most of their time. Still, circumstances change, and one parent may want to seek a modification...
How mediation can make co-parenting life better and easier
Divorce is complicated for everyone involved, especially when children are in the mix. No matter the circumstances, divorce often affects children differently than adults. Usually, the effects of the divorce in children may not be clear until long after the divorce is...
Can you change child support amounts after divorce?
As a divorced parent, you know that life can happen fast. While your original child support order may have worked in the beginning, your financial circumstances and your children’s needs are bound to evolve over time. In Indiana, parents can ask a family law judge to...
Modifying a child support order in Indiana
Even though many Indianans have experienced some prosperity over the last decade, the recent economic downturn may have left you without enough funds to cover your monthly expenses. You may have even lost your job. While you may have some flexibility with your rent or...
