When two people decide to separate and they have children together, one or both may want to have sole custody of the children. Depending on how the other parent feels about this, they may disagree and request that the two have joint legal custody of the children....
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Cross Glazier Reed Burroughs Staff
Indianapolis Family Law Blog
How is marital property determined in the event of a divorce?
Divorces can quickly turn nasty when two people do not agree on certain issues. Whether it be child custody, alimony or property division, people don't always want to work together to find an arrangement that they both can be happy with; they may also have difficulty...
Request child support from the other parent of your child
When parents get divorced or couples separate, if there are children involved, they will likely have to deal with the issue of child custody and support. In some cases, parents may be able to come to an agreement about how things will play out, but there are some...
Adoption eligibility requirements in Indiana
Becoming a parent is an exciting experience for those who choose to do so. Whether a couple chooses to have a child together or to adopt, the process may be equally exciting and stressful no matter what method the couple decides to use. For same-sex partners, adoption...
What are the benefits for same-sex couples who marry?
With same-sex marriage recently becoming legal in all 50 states, many couples have been rushing to the altar. The number of same-sex marriages has continued to grow, as many couples are excited that they are finally able to tie the knot where and when they want. Many...
New bill to offer more protection for domestic violence victims
From child custody to divorce, there are various family law issues that people deal with on a daily basis. Not every issue is easy to deal with, but there are some that present much difficulty due to the circumstances and the people involved. Domestic violence is one...
An attorney can help modify your child custody order
Disagreements over child custody may not always be easy to deal with. When parents cannot agree on this particular issue, they may do whatever they can to prove to the court that their child deserves to be living with them and that the other parent should only be...
What factors affect property division in a high asset divorce?
Property division is often an issue during a divorce, but when it is a high asset divorce, a lot more may be at stake than just the house or the car. In many marriages, it is not unusual for one spouse to have a higher income than the other. This may seem like a good...
Close to two thousand marriage licenses issued in Indiana
Gay marriage is currently a hot topic in the United States. With the many waiting on a ruling from the Supreme Court, which could make same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states, those who live in states where it is already legal have been rushing to get married while...
Three questions to ask when first meeting a divorce attorney
It is no secret that preparing for a divorce can be an emotionally taxing experience. This is especially true if the service of a divorce petition comes so unexpectedly. Once this happens, you must quickly find an attorney and prepare for the process yourself.But when...
