Discover the essential insights into Guardian Ad Litems (GAL) and their impact on child custody cases in Indiana. Attorney Nathan Vining breaks down their role, responsibilities, and offers practical tips for effective collaboration.

When a child's safety and well-being are at stake, parents need to act swiftly to ensure their protection. Filing for emergency custody in Indiana is a legal avenue available to parents facing immediate and serious concerns. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the crucial steps and legal requirements for pursuing emergency custody in the Hoosier State.

Child custody battles can be emotionally charged and legally complex. In Indiana, the fundamental principle governing child custody decisions is the "best interests of the child." This comprehensive guide will break down the key factors involved in determining child custody and provide insights into what evidence is considered when making these critical decisions. Additionally, we'll shed light on what to expect during a child custody hearing. Understanding these aspects can help parents and guardians navigate the intricate landscape of child custody in the state of Indiana.

When going through a divorce, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. One critical aspect of divorce proceedings is the provisional hearing, which plays a vital role in addressing immediate concerns while the divorce case is ongoing. In this blog, we'll delve into the intricacies of provisional hearings, why they are crucial, and how they impact the divorce process.

What do you do if you don't want to be left behind waiting for a court date? Here are some things you can be doing to move your family law case forward.

Not receiving your court ordered parenting time can be frustrating. Filing contempt can be a good way to get everything working again.

If you are in a contested custody case, what do you do to prepare a winning best interest argument? Here are some ideas on what you can do to prepare.

Winning a custody case takes evidence and preparation. Here are some common mistakes I see people make in custody cases.

How do you know when it makes sense to go back to support over child support? Here is some information about how to calculate and modify child support in Indiana.

If your spouse wants to adopt your child, or if your child’s stepparent wants to adopt your child, you may be wanting to know more about the step parent adoption process. Here is some general information about stepparent adoption in Indiana.

What are the steps you need to take when you want to modify custody? Here is an overview of the process in Indiana.

A stepparent adoption occurs when a stepparent legally takes over the responsibilities in place of the child’s biological parent. The process is streamlined in Indiana involves involves filing the petition, performing a background check, attending a hearing, and submitting the appropriate orders to the Court.

Divorce is not an easy process and when you finalize your divorce, you may not be ready to jump in and hire another attorney, but your estate plan may require it. Here are some things to think about if you are recently divorced.

There are several reasons to go back to court to modify child support. One of reasons that could justify a modification is your ex changing jobs. If your ex’s gross income increases, it could increase their total support obligation.

How should you handle your insurance coverage during a divorce? What are your options if you are going to lose your coverage? Here we answer those questions.

A guardian ad litem is a court appointed advocate that looks out for the best interests of the children. Here are some tips for putting your best foot forward when working with a GAL.

There are several things you can be doing to increase your parenting time. Here are some ideas on what you should do to help get more than the standard guideline parenting time.

Having a joint custody or shared custody agreement does not stop child support. A child support calculation needs completed in each case.

There are often disagreements about when a parent should bring new people around your child. What are your rights in this type of situation?

Parenting time issues have been on the rise with all of the concerns regarding the coronavirus. Do these emergency decelerations allow you to withhold parenting time? Or what do you do if your child is showing symptoms? Here is what you need to know.