In Indiana, the primary difference in child custody between unmarried and married couples is that unmarried mothers automatically have sole legal custody of the child until the court orders otherwise. In contrast, married couples share joint custody until a court...
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Is alienation from one’s children likely after a divorce?
Concerns about parent-child relationships are one of the most common deterrents to divorce filings. Many people have heard horror stories of parents cut off by a vindictive spouse or subject to an unfair custody order. Some people try to stay in truly unhappy and...
Can you stop your ex from moving your kids out of state?
Your ex may want to relocate out of state for various reasons. Perhaps they have been offered their dream job across the country or simply want to begin the next chapter of their life in another state. Now, this would likely be okay with you, if you don’t have...
How does Indiana determine custody?
One of the more difficult aspects of a divorce is the prospect of having to share custody of the kids. One of the reasons why parents have difficulty coming to terms with this is because they have seen dramatizations of television and in the news in which parents have...
Is it Time to Modify Your Child Custody Order?
After parties get divorced and begin the transition of adjusting to a new way of living, several things can happen. One, the court order regarding physical and legal custody of the children works well for both parents. They move on with their lives, are able to...