Indiana Family Law
We help people going though divorce and custody cases navigate the family court process to create certainty without unnecessary litigation.
What We Do.
Divorce
We work with our clients to make sure they understand their rights as they are going through an Indiana divorce. It is important to not only understand how assets and debts should be divided, but it is also important to know what you should be doing as you are handling the issues related to your children.
Child Custody
The legal standard for child custody changes in Indiana is the “best interest of the child.” This standard is often times not easy to ascertain. Custody disputes are also typically surrounded by intense emotions and concerns about the health and well being of your children. At Vining Legal, we have experience handling routine child custody disputes as well as more complex issues.
Paternity
Do you have a custody and parenting time arrangement in place for your child? Or do you need to go to court and establish that you are the father of a child? Paternity is the process that determines if you are the father of a child and formally establishes a custody and parenting plan in Court.
CHINS
Anyone can make a report to the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) that they suspect you of child abuse or neglect. Even if the allegations are false you can still face serious consequences, including child removal. It is important to hire an attorney to defend you in these cases.
Child Support
There are a lot of reasons someone may need to hire an attorney for child support. Does it need modified? Have you been unable to pay? Are you facing contempt or compliance issues? Is your case before the court for hearing? Whatever the reason may be, you need to learn more about the child support guideliens sin Indiana and see what can be done for your case.
Other Matters
We provide practical legal advice to Indiana families and are experienced handling divorces, guardianships, child support modifications, and custody cases. Here you can find information on a variety of family law topics as well as advice on how to handle different issues that you may be facing.
Our Process.
We have helped thousands of people through their family law cases and have a process in place that can help you. This allows you to know what to expect at the start of your case as well as through each step along the way.
Problem.
You may be considering a divorce or experiencing a family issue and need advice. You schedule a consultation where we talk about your options and encourage you to start thinking about the future.
2. Plan.
You make a decision to move forward with Vining Legal and we put a plan in place to help you navigate the family court process. You now know what information you need and have decided what steps, if any, are needed in the litigation process.
3. Prepare.
We begin to assemble your information and follow the plan that has been put in place. We file pleadings, begin negotiations, attend mediation, and move forward in the court process.
4. Prevail.
You have completed your case through a settlement or final court order and have certainty moving forward. You are relieved to have your legal issues resolved and find yourself in a better place.
“I have worked with Nathan over the past couple of years in Family Court. He is passionate about his work and doesn’t give up on your case. When information is inaccurately portrayed about you, he finds factual data to counter. He is clear and precise with his words and get his point across well. I have complete faith in him to help you through even challenging cases in Family Court.”
Ready for Help?
You may have questions for us and we will have questions for you. Our goal is to understand your whole story so that we can give you the answers you’re looking for. Through a consultation with our firm you will receive information about what laws impact your situation, what you can be proactively doing to make a difference in your case, as well as what you can expect through the court process.