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...
How do you avoid money regrets after a split?
According to a study done by Fidelity Investments, a majority of people going through divorce stated that they held some form of financial regret. This may come as a surprise, as many people consider relationship regrets at the forefront during divorce cases. However,...
How to set up a parenting time schedule that works for everyone
For many parents considering divorce, the prospect of losing time with their children is likely the biggest concern. Child custody is challenging, but it is possible for parents to set up a parenting time schedule that works for everyone involved. The Indiana...
Can we include pets in our prenuptial agreement?
The divorce court in Indiana will most likely treat your pets as property. The law sees them as property despite them being living beings. It does not provide for pets as it does for children. It is in your best interests to plan for your pets as part of your...
How can you talk to your kids about divorce?
When you are ready to file for divorce, it can be difficult to talk about it. If you have kids, it can be even more difficult to break the news to them. According to Today’s Parent, you should approach the subject differently for children in different age groups....
How do you share custody of an infant?
Sharing custody of an infant may seem difficult when you are not the custodial parent. The State of Indiana lays out guidelines for this parenting time that you need to follow. According to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, it is important for both parents to...
Can I force someone to take a paternity test?
When you birth a child as part of a married couple, the law automatically assumes that your husband is the father. If you have a child out of wedlock, however, the father may deny or be uncertain of his paternity. In these instances, you may wish to have him take a...
Valuing your family business for your divorce
Splitting an Indiana family business makes the task of dividing marital assets more complex than a routine divorce, especially if you use one method and your spouse uses another. Having a formal valuation by an impartial third party may help assign a value acceptable...
Could “bird-nesting” help your kids adjust to your divorce?
When you and your spouse divorce and you share children, you may struggle with what to do with your Indiana home. You may also have concerns about how to minimize the impact your split has on your children, and you may want to keep other aspects of your kids’ lives as...
Are you familiar with Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, helping your children adjust to a post-divorce world will now become top priority. The state of Indiana knows how important the relationship with both parents is for any child. To this end, the court will...
