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...
Family law: It’s a new journey
Family Law
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,...
Do you always need parental consent for stepparent adoption?
A stepparent adoption can give a child you love the support of two parents. The stronger the bond with your stepchild, the more important it may feel for you to protect your relationship, even in the event of a divorce or the death of your spouse. A stepparent...
