Divorce and custody decisions create stress for families, especially when children must adjust. Many parents wonder if their child has a say in where they will live. While children’s preferences matter, Indiana law considers several factors when determining custody...
Custody disputes can be especially tough on children. Thankfully, there are specific strategies you may employ to help little ones survive this time with resilience. A few conscious adjustments can significantly ease the emotional strain on your precious angels. Tip...
The holiday season brings joy and festivities, but it can also challenge parents sharing child custody. Successful coparenting during this time requires thoughtful planning and effective communication. Proactive steps help ensure a positive experience for your...
While some divorces are painless, other high-conflict cases have such intense hostility that proper communication is impossible. Thus, a neutral third party must step in to help them resolve issues. By its own motion or at the request of either parent, an Indiana...
Children go through different stages of childhood. Parents witness their kids grow from a toddler to a preschooler, and not long after, they would have themselves a teenager. Throughout these various stages of childhood, each child would have different needs, which...
Indiana courts make custody decisions based on what is in a child’s best interest. This depends on several factors that are all considered equally. One of these factors is the wishes of the child, which many Indiana parents interpret to mean that their child can...
As readers of this blog know, child custody and co-parenting can be tricky. We have written about a creative solution called nesting in the past, but nesting is not always a good option for every ex-couple. For these co-parents, the only other option is to make both...
Child custody and parenting time are two of the most complicated and difficult issues that come up in an Indiana family law case. The child is frequently trapped in the middle of the parents’ back and forth, making the situation harder. Even when the case is complete...
Holiday travel and gatherings will be more normal this year after a couple years of disruption. But holiday planning may pose more complications for divorced couples with children. Before setting your travel itinerary, you should consult your custody agreement. Check...
When the right job opportunity arises, you want to strike while the iron is hot even if it means moving to a new city or state. But if you have a child and are not in a relationship with your child’s other parent, you cannot necessarily just pick up and move on a...