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 adoption because, for a period of one year, Mother failed to communicate significantly with her child and failed to support her child when able and required to do so.
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Should You Handle Your Own Divorce or Get a Lawyer?
When you are contemplating the ending of your marriage, one of the first decisions you need to make involves choosing how to proceed. Can you proceed without legal representation? Is a DIY divorce even possible? The quick answer is yes, but is it a good idea? Likely...
Children bond with Mom and Dad differently
You have probably heard that divorce courts prefer joint custody for the children when possible. This just means that both Mom and Dad will be involved, to a degree, after a divorce. The courts try to steer clear of sole custody unless it's apparent that the child's...
Will a prenup help in divorce?
You agreed to sign a prenup when you got married. You assumed, at the time, that you would never need it. So did your spouse. You were just being careful. Now, ten years later, you are getting divorced.You haven't thought about that document in a decade, but it's...
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...
Avoid these common discipline mistakes of divorced parents
All parents disagree with one another at least occasionally on how to best discipline their children. When parents are separated or divorced, those disagreements can be exacerbated by their negative feelings about each other as well as the fact that they're each...
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...
Changed circumstances that alter child custody solutions
The child custody solution that you settle on when you get divorced may not be one that works for the rest of a child's time living with you and your ex. You must be open to the idea of change, especially when there are altered circumstances that make that change...
What happens if you don’t pay child support in Indiana?
Every parent has an obligation to take care of their child financially until they're of age to do so themselves. Indiana state law requires moms and dads to provide for their kids' needs until they're 19-years-old. It's at that age that a parent's obligation to make...
