If you are ordered to pay child support in your divorce, your first question may very well be how long you need to pay it. Is this something you have to work through for the next year, for the next decade or forever? You have to know what type of financial impact...
Year: 2018
The real risk of parental child abduction: What you should know
Many parents worry about the risks of a kidnapping and may refuse to let their children play outside on their own in order to keep an eye on them. While caution is always wise, it is important to note that parental child abduction is more common than random...
10 things parents say they needed to know before adopting
Adopting a child is an incredibly large step in your life, something that is going to change your life forever. You'll learn a lot along the way.That said, doing some research in advance can help make the transition go smoothly. Here are a few things that parents say...
Should you ask your children where they want to live?
You and your ex get shared custody in the divorce. You sit down to decide where the children should live and what schedule you should use.As you talk it out, though, you can't help but feel like one important factor is missing. What do the children actually want?...
How can you keep your business out of your divorce?
It can be frightening to go through a divorce as a business owner. You worry that you could lose your business or the assets you need to make it run.The best thing you can do to protect your business is to have a prenuptial agreement in place before you get married or...
Why are divorce rates lower for millennials?
Divorce rates have been dropping, studies have found. Millennials just do not split up as much as older generations. The rate has fallen off by close to 18 percent in recent years.Why is this happening? Experts have a number of theories, though every marriage is...
Can you protect your children when your ex is dangerous?
You worry that your ex is dangerous for your children to be around. You do not want them going to his or her house. You want full custody. You want to do everything in your power to protect them.The first thing you should know is that courts do take this seriously....
Does child support decrease when a child goes to college?
Child support obligations often end when the child turns 18 and becomes emancipated, meaning the child can support themselves. Since your ex is no longer supporting them, you no longer have to pay support either.However, in some cases, a child who attends college is...
Can I modify my child custody or child support arrangements?
Your child custody and child support arrangements are not set in stone. In fact, if you, your child or your spouse has experienced a significant change in circumstances, an Indiana family law court may agree to modify your court orders to reflect your current...
3 questions and answers about same-sex adoption
As same-sex marriage becomes more widely recognized, many couples in the United States are interested in adopting in order to expand their families. The adoption process can be difficult for any couple, so it is very important for all those who are interested to...