The Court of Appeals of Indiana, the state's second-highest court, recently decided a case examining the question of whether allowing a minor to change their last name and gender marker on their birth certificate was in the child's best interest. More specifically,...
Compassionate Guidance Through Difficult Personal Times
Cross Glazier Reed Burroughs Staff
Family Law
How to break the news of an impending divorce to your kids
One of the most challenging conversations parents ever face is telling their children that they are getting a divorce. No one wants to cause pain for their kids, but it’s vital that they hear the news from you first. Kids typically respond differently to the news,...
Indiana Family Law Case Update: Indiana Court of Appeals reverses petition for protective order in claim of harassment
Trial court erred when it dismissed a petition for an order of protection without holding an evidentiary hearing, where the petitioner had stated a minimally sufficient claim of harassment.
When is consent required in adoption in Indiana?
Indiana Supreme Court determined Mother’s consent was not required in adoption. JP v. VB (March 2, 2021) HELD: In an adoption case, the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s determination that the biological Mother’s consent was not required for the...
Your children may think the divorce is their fault
If you're getting divorced, you have probably heard that you need to tell your children that the divorce is not their fault. To you, this may seem pointless. It's clearly not their fault and you clearly still love them. They would never think they caused your marital...
Why does abuse happen in the home?
If you're being abused by your spouse or your partner, you do not need to spend time thinking about why it happens. You simply need to seek safety for yourself and, if applicable, for your children. That should be your only goal.However, it is important to explore the...
Are you and your spouse growing apart?
One common reason for a divorce is simply that two people grow apart over time. The relationship seems to fizzle out and die. Neither one of them can point to a certain event -- a missed anniversary, a string of questionable text messages to a co-worker -- that...
Reasons people do not leave an abusive relationship
People often stay in abusive relationships for far too long. When you just read the statistics or look at one of these relationships from the outside, it can be very hard to understand. Why wouldn't they leave? Why do they stay with someone who commits domestic...
Divorce agreements do not apply to creditors
Your divorce agreement is between you and your ex. You are bound by any court orders. However, do not assume that what you decide as you end your marriage lays out a mandate for all other parties involved.Notably, creditors are not bound by these agreements. They...
Is it common to think about getting a divorce?
The first time that divorce crosses your mind, you feel a bit shocked. Maybe you grew up thinking that divorce should never be the answer. Maybe you don't know anyone personally who ended their marriage. You feel like you're nearly alone just to consider the...
