Over 25 Years Of Family Law Service
In an Indiana divorce, there are myriad issues to navigate. While children will understandably come to the forefront with custody, support and visitation all being keys to the case, there are other factors to consider. If people have been fortunate enough to accrue...
When parents cannot care for their child due to illness, addiction or imprisonment, a close relative or family friend often steps in. This caregiver may be a grandparent, aunt or trusted adult who takes on daily responsibilities. In Indiana, this role can be...
Sometimes, you see what others won’t — a child who keeps missing school, a fridge that’s always empty, a mom in and out of rehab or a dad who hasn’t been around in weeks. And now, you're the one showing up with groceries and checking in after dark, filling a role no...
Guardianship is a legal arrangement where one adult provides practical support for another. A guardian serves many of the same functions as a parent. They ensure that a vulnerable person has all of their needs met. They may provide shelter and food. They make...
Adoption can be a beautiful arrangement. People with room in their homes and hearts can offer support to children who do not have parents capable of meeting their basic needs. Children who have lost their parents and those removed from their homes due to instability...
If you’re considering adoption, you may hear some terms or phrases when talking with family and friends that are outdated. The language around adoption has changed considerably over the years. Some might call that part of the “political correctness” movement. However,...
Many adoptions involve unrelated individuals or foster placement. People hoping to grow their families through adoption may work with private agencies to secure the placement of an infant in their homes. Those who are open to adopting older children often begin...
People who are in the process of getting married often have limited information about divorce. Spouses generally don't start their marriages with the intention of them ending in divorce. People tend to only learn about the laws that apply during divorce out of...
Fathers play a very important role in the upbringing of children. In some households, fathers are the primary caregivers. They stay home with the children while the mothers work to support the family. Even if a father is the main wage earner for the family, their...
There are a variety of ways for couples to resolve issues as they prepare to divorce. Some couples have prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that lay the groundwork for a simple, uncontested divorce. Others have such high levels of conflict that they eventually decide...