Qualities to Look for in Your Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce can be one of the most anxiety filled and taxing experiences a person will have. Oftentimes a party will immediately obtain counsel in order to relieve some of the uncertainty and panic they feel each time they let their mind or the conversation turn to divorce. This might work for the […]
Legal Hurdles and Solutions for Grandparents
Grandparents in Indiana are not entitled to visitation with their grandchildren, but are afforded the right to seek court ordered visitation under certain circumstances. Those who are eligible to ask the court for visitation may find, however, that convincing the judge to grant it might be a struggle under the current law. This blog explores […]
Parenting Plans and Custody Agreements
The court considers many factors when making a custody determination, including each parents’ parenting plan and any custody agreement the parties have reached. Ideally, a parenting plan is created by both parents, working together, and all other custody arrangements are outlined in a custody agreement for the court’s approval. In approximately 95% of custody cases […]
The Crucial Role of Appellate Attorneys in the Legal System
The roles of trial and appellate attorneys differ greatly from one another. Most everyone has seen a trial attorney in action on popular television shows such as Law and Order, Matlock, Boston Legal, or Franklin and Bash. While real life trials are not nearly so exciting, the role of a trial attorney is a familiar […]
What You Need to Know About Obtaining a Protective Order?
The Indiana Civil Protection Order Act was enacted for the following purpose, “(1) protection and safety of all victims of domestic or family violence in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; (2) protection and safety of all victims of harassment in a fair, prompt, and effective manner; and (3) prevention of future domestic violence, family […]
Navigating Custody Issues During Divorce
Custody can be the most contentious issue for many couples during a divorce. It is not uncommon for a parent to think of custody as a win-lose situation where not winning means permanently surrendering their child and abandoning any relationship they have had with the child. Add to that mental health concerns, a controlling personality, […]
When and Why You Should Consider Appeals in Indianapolis
A party unhappy with the outcome of litigation has the right to appeal the determination to one of Indiana’s appellate courts. The right of appeal, however, does not always mean that one should appeal. Financial as well as legal issues should be considered whenever making a decision whether or not to take an appeal. This […]
What You Need to Know About Successor Counsel?
You have the right terminate your attorney relationship at any point. It is not uncommon to seek successor counsel as there are many reasons why someone would feel moved to terminate their agreement with their attorney, including the complexity of the case. Additionally, there are circumstances in which the attorney pursues termination of the legal […]
What You Need to Know About Relocation With Children?
There are many reasons why you would move, such as personal reasons or work-related reasons. Parents who have a controlling custody order must adhere to certain requirements in advance of their move. If you already have a controlling custody order, then you are aware of the court’s involvement in custody determinations for the minor child(ren)? […]
Common Challenges and Strategies in Indianapolis Appellate Proceedings
Each Indiana appellate proceeding involves its own blend of challenges and varying approaches one might take to those challenges. Because the appellate courts have a very different function than do the trial courts, the strategies used by appellate attorneys vary greatly from those employed by trial attorneys. Appellate proceedings are also vastly unlike trial court […]
