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 a biological parent’s spouse to adopt a child without interfering with the biological parent’s parental rights. As more and more families include step-parents, step-parent adoptions allow for […]
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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 […]
Collaborative Law Training
Dispute resolution can take many forms such a litigation, mediation, and arbitration. Slotegraaf Niehoff PC is proud to announce that attorneys Kristin Garner and Eric Slotegraaf recently completed their training in Collaborative Law with the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals. Collaborative law is a dispute resolution method of practicing law which is focused on […]
2018 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
Retirement plans for most of us are an important part of our estate plan. It may not be exciting but tax law changes to retirement plans can have a lasting and substantial affect on your retirement and estate planning. The IRS has announced 2018 retirement plan contribution limits and there are several changes taking place […]
