Divorce is one of the most stressful life events that an individual can go through. Ending a marriage changes your family dynamic, finances, and often even your place of residence. When children are involved, the stress can be even greater. One thing that individuals can control during a divorce is […]
The Indiana Supreme Court issued the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines to provide a solid framework for parents who cannot agree on a parenting schedule. As explained in the preamble, the parenting guidelines are based upon the premise that it is usually in a child’s best interest to have meaningful interactions […]
The child tax credit (CTC), created in 1997, is a federal tax credit available to taxpayers with children. As with most tax laws, the CTC has been modified over the years. In 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) introduced the concept of “advance payments” of the CTC for the […]
Indiana divorce law establishes the procedure for terminating a marriage. When the spouses have children, the divorce process also includes considerations for child support, child custody, and parenting time matters. However, local court rules may impose another requirement: completion of an Indiana divorce parenting class. By understanding how this course […]
Divorce is complicated on a number of levels—decoupling is not only emotional but it also results in a need for numerous specific, practical decisions regarding your finances and children (if any). In Indiana, these decisions are made through the legal process of divorce and formalized in an Indiana divorce decree. […]
Figuring out a parenting time schedule that works can be fraught with emotions and disagreement. A court order may tell you that your child has equal time with each parent in the summer, for instance, but disputes can still arise. Whether the order setting out child-related issues is vague or […]
Thinking of all possible matters that must be addressed while going through a divorce is nearly if not completely impossible. Fortunately, you don’t have to think of everything. The family and tax attorneys at Camden & Meridew, P.C. can help assess your situation and work to plan for tax consequences […]
The methods used to calculate child support in Indiana can be confusing. Though the primary considerations are outlined in the Indiana Child Support Guidelines, many specific factors come into play. Social Security benefits are one of those factors. When it comes to understanding Indiana child support and Social Security benefits, […]
Parenting can be challenging in the best of times. Coparenting from different households presents additional challenges, which increase significantly when you add a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Coparenting in Indiana in a pandemic has had many living those challenges. By anticipating and learning how to resolve differences or concerns, […]
As in other states, the Indiana General Assembly has set up special Indiana relocation requirements that apply when parents or other individuals with child custody rights relocate. But many might be surprised to learn that even a non custodial parent in Indiana must take certain steps before relocating. And amendments […]