In divorce cases, grandparents may worry about their own rights to see their grandchildren after the split. That divorce makes family life far more complicated, but they love the children and still want to stay involved with them.In terms of seeking custody of the...
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Indianapolis Family Law Blog
Child support may not end at adulthood
Parents who are ordered to pay child support generally assume that it will last until the child becomes an adult. This is often true, but there is one key exception to keep in mind: Children with a disability.Remember, a child who is disabled or who has special needs...
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...
Should you and your ex vacation together?
When you were married, family vacations meant you, your spouse and your kids. After the divorce, you still want to take vacations, but it's a one-parent-only situation. That's the most natural setup, as even parents who get along after divorce often do not want to...
As your wealth increases, do you need a postnup?
You considered getting a prenuptial agreement, or a prenup, when you and your spouse were preparing to marry. Ultimately, you decided that you did not need one because you did not feel like you had enough wealth to make it worthwhile.Over the years, though, things...
Same-sex marriage continues to grow more common
The Supreme Court ruling making same-sex marriage legal in 2015, known as the Obergefell decision, naturally led to a massive increase in marriages in the years to come. This was a ground-breaking ruling and changed the landscape of marriage in the United...
Does your child’s teacher need to know about the divorce?
As you move toward divorce with your spouse, you decide to tell family members and friends. But then you start wondering about your child's teacher at school. Should you tell them? Or is that oversharing? Do they need to know?What you decide is up to you; you...
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...
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Gender changes in the workforce impact family roles and custody
The gender assumptions and stereotypes that used to plague child custody cases are starting to disappear. More and more, for instance, both men and women get shared custody of the kids rather than seeing it heavily favor mothers.There are a lot of reasons for this,...
