Under Indiana law, couples with children who decide to end their relationship must agree on a custody arrangement that is most ideal for their children’s well-being. If they do not agree on one, the courts will step in to determine this decision for them.
In this blog, we will discuss three types of custody arrangements in the state:
Sole custody
When you have a sole custody order, it means that you will be the only one who has physical and legal custody of your children. In this custody arrangement, your children will live with you and be raised according to your values and beliefs.
Since you have sole custody over your kids, you also have no obligation to consult with your ex-partner about decisions regarding their upbringing. However, there are also cases where your ex-partner can be awarded by the court with supervised visits.
Joint custody
When you and your ex-partner both have legal custody of your children but not equal physical custody, this setup is known as joint custody. In this arrangement, your children will live with either you or your ex-partner majority of the time. The other one will be following the court-approved parenting time schedule.
Since you both have legal custody, you can work in harmony in sharing important decisions about your kids’ upbringing.
Shared custody
When you and your ex-partner both have legal custody and equal physical custody of your children, this setup is known as shared custody. In this arrangement, your children will spend an equal amount of time living with each of you.
Like joint custody, both you and your ex-partner can collaborate on important decisions that pertain to your kids’ upbringing.
Your children will be okay
By understanding your rights and learning about the diverse types of custody arrangements in Indiana, both you and your ex-partner can make informed decisions about your children’s post-separation living arrangements.
