Family Law

A marriage does not end because spouses get along. While things may end on an amicable note for some, it does not happen this way for everyone. With that in mind, co-parenting the way the court would like is not always plausible. There is an alternative if a...

Divorce impacts the entire family and can be difficult for all members to adjust to, including the family's youngest members. If you have an infant under eighteen months old, your co-parenting strategies may look different than someone who has an eight-year-old....

If you are getting divorced with children involved, it is likely that you have concerns about their stability and mental health. You also may need space from your ex but have no solid plans about your future, yet. “Nesting” is one way to provide your children with...

During a divorce, the court has a preference for joint custody when dealing with children. Children are typically emotionally healthier when allowed to spend equal time with both parents, and the parents benefit from the arrangement as well. In some cases, one parent...

High-conflict divorce is stressful enough on its own, but it becomes a very fraught situation with children involved. Whether your ex is a narcissist, has a personality disorder or if the relationship with your ex has simply soured to the point where it is difficult...

The parents of a six-year-old boy face neglect charges after the boy accidentally shot his five-year-old sister in the parents' Indiana home. The charges stem from allegations that the parents did not safely store a loaded firearm. If the parents receive a conviction...

Not every divorce is amicable, even if it appears to be on the surface. There are times when one spouse tries to "win" the child's favor, and that is when parental alienation can occur. Turning a child against the other parent is one way that a hostile spouse might...

One of the hardest aspects of getting divorced is talking to your kids about the matter. Even when it is in their best interest, children are bound to feel sad and confused about the prospect of their parents splitting up. That is why you must approach the topic as...

As a non-servicemember living in Indiana, you may question whether you might be able to continue to take advantage of military benefits if you divorce your servicemember spouse. For example, TRICARE health insurance and the use of a military commissary are among the...

If your family member is suddenly unable or deemed unfit to care for their child, you may want to consider a kinship adoption. Definition and circumstances A kinship adoption occurs when a relative of a child becomes the adoptive parent. If the biological parents pass...