As more and more children are being raised in non-traditional family units, Courts are tasked with keeping up with the changing norms. Traditionally, only a parent (either biological or adoptive) could be awarded parenting time with a child. However, Courts now have the discretion to award visitation with a child to a party who is […]
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Obtaining a Name Change
There are several reasons why an individual may want to change their name or the name of their child. Sometimes, the law allows a person to change their name simply because an event has occurred, such as upon a marriage, divorce, or adoption. A person may wish to change their name for a reason unrelated […]
Step-Parent Adoption
Adopting a child normally terminates the rights of both biological parents, ending their legally recognized relationship to the child. This is not always the case, as Indiana allows for step-parent adoption which only terminates the rights of one biological parent. In a step-parent adoption, the spouse of one of the biological parents adopts the child […]
Adopting in Indiana
Adoptive parents have several choices available to them when they are seeking to adopt a child. An adoptive parent can seek a private adoption completed with the assistance of a licensed child placing agency. Adoptive parents can also seek a private adoption of a child they know, whether the child is related to them or […]
2018 Herald-Times Reader’s Choice
We are excited and honored to announce that we have been given the Herald-Times Reader’s Choice award for the #1 Law Office two years in a row. Our firm thanks our clients and supporters for this recognition and constant support. This award began as an annual event at the turn of the century and recognizes […]
Reconciliation Agreements
Indiana law allows individuals to enter into agreements governing their property and finances prior to a marriage, most commonly referred to as a prenuptial agreement. The law also allows married individuals to enter into an agreement on how their property and finances shall be divided after a divorce is filed, most commonly referred to as […]
