Research and Brief Writing: Building a Convincing Case
Crafting a strong appellate strategy in Indianapolis depends on many factors, two of which are research and brief writing. Research is imperative to finding the correct law and how it should be applied to the facts and circumstances of each case. Writing a convincing brief requires the ability to explain to the appellate court why […]
What You Need to Know About Custody Modification
If you have a current custody arrangement through a divorce or paternity proceeding, then you are not new to the litigation process. Custody arrangements can be modified throughout the course of the child’s adolescent years to better fit the circumstances of the parents and the child. Further, as there are constant changes in people’s lives, […]
How a Skilled Attorney Can Protect Your Interests
Many couples today are opting to divorce without attorneys using do it yourself divorce packets sold on various websites or forms provided by their county clerk’s office or the State of Indiana. However, even if you and your spouse have reached a full agreement, divorcing without an attorney may not be in your best interest. […]
Steps to Request a Custody Modification in Indiana
Many times after an original custody determination has been made, one or both parents may wish to request a modification of the custody order. Children growing older and changing circumstances can make an old custody order unworkable and no longer in the child’s best interests. This blog discusses the steps to request a custody modification. […]
Co-Parenting Plans and Post-Divorce Legalities
For parents, life after divorce legal considerations can be many and not very far between. Most post-divorce disagreements arise over co-parenting plans that fail to work in reality as expected when reviewing them on paper, or no longer work due to changed family circumstances. This blog explores co-parenting plans and post-divorce legalities and how you […]
Benefits of Choosing Mediation Over Litigation
For many divorcing couples, there are a number of benefits of choosing mediation over litigation. Mediation is an informal process where the parties use a neutral third party, a mediator, to help them resolve their issues and reach an agreement, if not on all, but some of the matters involved. Mediation is non-adversarial, allowing the […]
What to Expect When Divorcing a Narcissist in Indianapolis
Narcissism is a personality disorder affecting less than 1% of the general population. Divorcing a spouse with narcissistic personality disorder, particularly when there are minor children involved, can be quite a bit more challenging than most other divorce or custody cases. However, because the personality traits of a narcissist are predictable, so too is their […]
Custody Battles: What to Expect in the Courtroom
The majority of parents settle custody issues outside of court, sometimes with the assistance of their attorneys or a mediator and sometimes on their own. For those who cannot reach an agreement, a custody hearing will be set where both parties may present their evidence and legal arguments to the court, which will then make […]
How Child Custody Mediation Works
Mediation provides a way for parties to work out some or all of the issues involved in their litigation without going to court. During mediation, a neutral third party, called a mediator, works with each party individually and both together to help them reach an agreement on custody. Mediation can save parties time, money, and […]
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 […]
