When parents’ divorce, the question of religious upbringing can become a contentious issue. Courts grapple with balancing a parent’s First Amendment rights with the best interests of the child. In a recent case, the Indiana Court of Appeals upheld an order restricting...
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Child Custody
I want to move with my children after divorce. What do I need to know?
Relocation is never an easy task. Anyone who is looking to make a move will need to find a new place to live and sell or finish the lease on their previous home all while dealing with the logistics of moving their things. This process is even more complex for those...
What do courts consider when putting together parenting plans?
Courts look to the best interests of the children when determining parenting time — but what does this mean? The fact is, although the factors are spelled out the court’s application may come as a surprise. This is why we often turn to court cases to help get some...
Avoiding mistakes in your divorce: Part Two – Learning to co-parent
This series aims to help those going through a divorce to avoid common mistakes people make in this situation. Our last post focused on working with your lawyer. In this post, we will look at three mistakes’ people make when trying to co-parent with their ex. Mistake...
Could a co-parenting app help your family?
As a parent facing divorce, you may wonder how you and your spouse will manage to co-parent in an amicable way after the divorce. The good news is that more help for parents exists now than ever before and technology could be a key contribution. Tech companies have...
What does an Indiana parenting coordinator do?
In Indiana, the court may order divorcing parents to enter into parenting coordination. This process is a form of dispute resolution that focuses on the children in hopes that the parents can find a way to work together during co-parenting. The court most often...
Can I modify my divorce decree?
When the judge issues your divorce decree, you may be perfectly happy with the result or sense problems from the beginning. After your divorce is final, you may be able to modify some aspects of a divorce decree, but not others. For example, you can rarely change the...
Is the concept of attachment really the best guide in custody cases?
During custody cases, people like to use the concept of "attachment" when discussing what type of arrangement might be in the child's best interest. But what does that mean and is it really the most useful guide for discussing custody? In general, people use...
Court of Appeals of Indiana rules on biology vs. best interest of the child
Indiana courts have long held that in custody issues, the best interest of the child should be their primary concern. A recent case before the Court of Appeals of Indiana puts that idea to the test. In G.S., Jr. vs. H.L., the court had to choose between a child's...
Court affirms grandmother’s custody rights over mother’s objections
The legal standard for custody decisions in divorce cases is the best interests of the child. Sometimes that means custody may go to a third party, like a grandparent – even when a parent is available. For example, in In Re the Matter of: Paternity of W.M.T. (Ind....
