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?...
Compassionate Guidance Through Difficult Personal Times
Cross Glazier Reed Burroughs Staff
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
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...
The working parent may have a disadvantage in divorce
You value your career and you feel happy to be a working parent. While you love your kids, you still want to stay in the workforce and try to find some balance.While that may work during your marriage, if you and your spouse decide to get divorced, it could put you at...
7 ways parents interfere with custody rights
In a perfect world, parents always abide by the child custody orders laid out by the court. Even when they do not get along, they know that it is the best thing to do for the children.In reality, though, parents sometimes attempt to interfere with each other's custody...
Questions you must ask when ordered to pay child support
As you get closer to a divorce, you realize that you are going to be ordered to pay child support. You cannot see any way around it. While you do not mind paying because you want to help your children, you also realize that you need to learn as much as possible about...
