If you’re beginning to think about summer vacation plans, or maybe even just now getting around to spring break travel plans, you may find that you and your ex would like to take your kids to the same place. Maybe it’s a lake house you used to rent every year or a...
Family law: It’s a new journey
Family Law
3 reasons grandparents may decide to adopt their grandchildren
Grandparents in Indiana can potentially spend a great deal of quality time with their grandchildren. Maybe they provide child care while their child goes to work or attends school. Perhaps multiple generations of the family all live together in one home because of the...
How sports and extracurricular activities can complicate divorce
Extracurricular activities ranging from athletics and theater to debate and student government can be an important part of a child's educational experience. Their extracurricular activities may help them develop friendships or play a role in developing their overall...
Successful co-parenting requires respectful communication
Navigating the waters of co-parenting can often feel like a balancing act. You want what's best for your child, but past conflicts and emotions can sometimes make these interactions anything but straightforward. Clear and respectful communication is vital in any...
Minimizing the effect of your divorce on your child’s education
If you’re a parent who is considering divorce or who is preparing to begin the process, you’re likely concerned about how this turn of events will affect your child. If your child has always enjoyed school and excelled there, you may be particularly disturbed by...
3 important steps for those considering a stepparent adoption
In many ways, stepparents take on a parental role once they begin cohabitating with a romantic partner who already has a child. They almost inevitably spend significant time with the child by virtue of their romantic relationship and may develop a bond with them. Most...
How long does spousal maintenance last after a divorce?
When people get married and build a family, sacrifices are often part of the process. One spouse might work overtime on the weekends to help afford their children's medical expenses, while the other might potentially give up their career development to raise the...
4 Ways To Tell If You’re Ready To Start The Adoption Process
Does your spouse have a child from another relationship? Do you have a strong bond with that child? Then you’ve likely considered adopting your spouse’s child so you can secure permanent guardianship and ensure the child is safely under your protection. What if the...
Parental Alienation
It is common for parents to feel negative emotions during a divorce. It is a different story to pass those negative emotions onto their children to cause harm to the other parent and the relationship between the child, or children, and the other parent. What Is...
Thoughts On Adopting In The LGBTQ+ Community
Did you know that single LGBTQ+ people are permitted to adopt in Indiana? Since 2006, there has been no requirement for an individual to be married to adopt. Local courts also allow the adoption of same-sex partners’ children, whether adopted or biological. In 2020,...