Indiana limits the situations in which parents can ask the court to modify a child custody order. The parent requesting the modification must show a significant change in life circumstances. He or she must also prove that changing the custody arrangement serves the...
Child Custody
What are the Indiana laws about grandparent adoption?
In some cases, grandparents may wish to seek custody or permanent adoption of their grandchildren. Indiana law also allows grandparents to seek visitation rights if the child's parents end their relationship. Learn about the process of seeking legal custody, adoption...
Do courts favor mothers over fathers for custody?
For many decades, when a couple divorced in Indiana, the court generally sided with the mother when it came to custody matters. However, a lot has changed with how the court and the law deal with child custody. To begin with, the Indiana Supreme Court explains that...
Can I relocate with my child after divorce?
Whether you share custody with your child's other parent or you have sole custody while he or she has visitation time, you must consider everyone's interests when deciding to relocate with your child. If the other parent does not agree with the relocation, you can...