Supervised parenting time can be a challenging experience for both parents and children. However, parents play a crucial role in making the experience positive and supportive for their child. Maintain a positive attitude Children pick up on their parents’ emotions. Parents should remain calm and positive during supervised visits to create a comfortable environment for their child. Demonstrating a positive… The post How can parents support their child during supervised visits? first appeared on Brazill Hester PC ..read more

When a parent wishes to modify child custody orders to relocate with their child, the decision to approve or deny the request can significantly impact the child’s well-being.  In Indiana, judges consider several important factors when making this decision. Best interests of the child The child’s best interests are always the primary consideration in parental relocation cases. Judges look at how the move will affect the child’s physical, emotional, and educational needs. They assess whether the relocation will improve the child’s quality of life, such as better schools, safer neighborhoods ..read more

When a family business becomes part of a divorce, it can bring complex challenges for both spouses. Dividing assets, especially a business, requires careful handling to make sure everyone gets a fair deal. Understanding how a family business gets divided in an Indiana divorce is necessary for managing this aspect of divorce proceedings. Assessing the value Determining the value of the business is the first step. This process requires conducting a thorough evaluation of assets, liabilities and potential future earnings. Couples may hire professional appraisers to provide an accurate assessment ..read more

Now that the first weeks of school are complete and we are well into our fall schedules, we can start looking ahead to the next big upheaval: the holidays. The holiday season means more than just a change in the daily school routine; it also means that parents who share custody of their children need to make sure their parenting arrangements make the most of holiday celebrations and honor the underlying agreement. How can you balance it all? The following tips can help. #1: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure This adage rings true when putting together the initial parenting plan. I ..read more

Would it surprise you to learn that nearly seven percent of Indiana children live with their grandparents? Like many grandparents, you may want custody or to adopt your grandchildren, especially if they are in danger or their parents abandoned them. As a close relative, you do receive preference in the adoption process. Therefore, this is what you should know about grandparent adoptions in Indiana. Termination of parental rights requirement To adopt your grandchildren, their biological parents need to give up their parental rights or the court needs to take them. The courts may remove children ..read more

As a marriage unfolds, divorce eventually ends up in the conversation. With Indiana ranking as one of the states with the highest divorce rates, you know many others have gone through similar situations. For couples who have accumulated wealth, things often get more complicated, which often leads many high-asset couples to choose mediation as the best option. Here are three reasons to use mediation in your divorce. 1. Ensure privacy Regardless of where the wealth comes from, having it often means that you have made a name for yourself as a pillar in the community. Whether a business leader or ..read more

Co-parenting is a popular term, becoming more mainstream in recent years. It reflects the ability of divorced parents to continue raising their children together in a cooperative manner. Divorce can be contentious, but your children should not pay the price for that. Strong co-parenting skills ensure that your kids maintain a good relationship with both parents without unnecessary fighting and tension after the divorce. Put everything in writing Misunderstandings, miscommunications and forgotten information lead to contention in co-parenting situations. Protect your child, your ex and yourself ..read more

Under Indiana law, most property acquired during a marriage is part of the marital estate. If the parties get divorced, the court will divide this property equally between the two parties. A divorcing party may petition for an unequal division if they can show factors that would cause the court to award more assets to them or that a specific property is not part of the marital assets. Factors considered in the distribution of assets If one party does something to waste or dispose of marital assets before the divorce, the court may award the other spouse a more significant portion of the remain ..read more

If your marriage reaches a point at which divorce is the best thing for yourself and for your children, then it is for the best that you go your separate ways. However, there are many concerns to address before the divorce process comes to a conclusion. Entrepreneurs going through a complex divorce have their businesses to worry about when it comes to asset division. Your business is your livelihood, so you need to understand if divorce will split your business in two and what you can do to avoid that fate. Your business may be marital property In the state of Indiana, a business is subject to ..read more

The topic of child custody is often the most taxing topic that comes up during a divorce. Custody cases can also arise outside of a divorce or parental separation, such as in cases where the circumstances or living conditions of the parent or guardian change. Grandparents seeking custody can obtain either guardianship or adoption, with guardianship still leaving some rights and responsibilities with the parents. What are some scenarios where grandparents may gain custody of their grandchild in Indiana? One parent or both parents die The tragic event of one or both parents or guardians passing ..read more