Broadly speaking, a relationship is simply the way two individual people associate with one another. Relationships come in all types and form between all kinds of people. They can be professional, friendly, romantic, or just between family members. The parent-child relationship stands out as one of the most widespread and […]
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Relocation Requirements for Divorced Parents In Indiana
Indiana law has special requirements for divorced parents intending to relocate, which is defined as a change in the primary residence of an individual for a period of at least sixty (60) days. Ind. Code § 31-9-2-107.7. Parents intending to relocate who have been awarded custody or parenting time with […]
A Recent Case on Establishing and Disestablishing Paternity
The Indiana Court of Appeals recently held that a trial court erred by dismissing a mother’s petition to establish paternity in the “biological father” of her 5-year-old child despite the “legal father” having had established paternity by executing a paternity affidavit. At issue in the case was the applicable interpretation […]
Indiana Law and Cohabitation
What happens in the case where an unmarried couple that lives together ultimately breaks up where one party pays the majority of expenses? Can the party paying those expenses recover from their former partner? Indiana does not recognize common law marriage between parties who live together; however, Indiana does recognize […]
Moving After Your Divorce or Child Custody Matter? Proceed Cautiously.
You’ve found a great new job in a different city or a better home across town. You’ve packed dozens of cardboard boxes, enlisted the help of friends to carry your furniture, and reserved a U-Haul truck. You’re just about ready to move. But if you’re an Indiana parent of a […]
Family Law – Insurance Credits and Child Support
Generally, the regulations regarding child support in Indiana derive from Indiana Code Title 31 – Family Law and Juvenile Law, Article 16 – Family Law: Support of Children and Other Dependents, as well as the Indiana Rules of Court: Child Support Rules and Guidelines. When calculating how much a parent […]