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Divorce, Child Support, Paternity, Parenting Time/Visitation & GRandparents Rights
Contested & Uncontested Divorce
In an uncontested divorce the parties agree on the terms of a settlement. In a contested divorce there is a trial and a judge decides the terms of the divorce. Understanding the rules can be vital in deciding whether or not to take your case to court. Come and see us for a free consult.
Child Support
Often where children are involved one parent will be required to pay child support to the other parent. Factors like daycare expenses, insurance payments and time spent with the child can affect the amount of a support payment. Having someone who knows the rules on your side can save you money.
Paternity
When a child is born to two people who are not married to each other a court will need to define the father’s rights and obligations regarding the child. This is true even if the father signed documents at the hospital. Having your rights established by the court early on can save you months of waiting for a court date once a dispute arises.
Parenting Time/Visitation
Parenting Time describes when a child is with each parent. Typically parenting time orders divide weekends, holidays, birthdays and vacations from school. Having the help of a professional in creating a parenting time order can maximize quality time with your child.
Grandparents Rights
In Indiana, grandparent rights are limited, primarily focusing on visitation under specific conditions like parental death, divorce, or an unwed birth with established paternity, requiring a court to find it in the child's best interest, though fit parents generally have the right to decide. Grandparents can petition for custody if parents are unfit, but visitation requires filing a petition under the Grandparent Visitation Act (IC 31-17-5-1).
