In domestic cases, child support is often a key component to the matter, and who will pay and how much are complex questions that may be litigated. When a child support duty is ordered by a Court, the noncustodial parent who is to pay child support owes that support to …
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Without question, technology is progressing each day and infiltrating uncharted territory in almost every field and area of life. The reach of technology is expanding within the traditional field of law, allowing attorneys and Courts to communicate more quickly and efficiently. For example, many Courts allow filings to be faxed …
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A Chance Encounter with a Divorced Parent Putting the Child First! An observation of family law attorneys and the trial court judges--who have to make difficult to impossible decisions between litigants over children and too are caught in the proverbial middle–is the extraordinary conflict that arises over holiday parenting time, …
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During an appeal, the process begins by the appealing party (appellant) filing his or her notice of appeal. This form includes information about the lower court proceeding including the appellant’s information, the date and title of the Order, and the days of the hearing so a transcript can be prepared. …
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Change is a Constant The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (“IPTGs” or “Guidelines”) offer a baseline for parents in this midst of a divorce or paternity action a guide for parenting time (previously called visitation). The IPTGs continue application after the initial action and custody order. Parenting time issues, disputes, and …
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A Rare Glimpse into the Life-Cycle of a Law through the Three-Branches of Government Many readers of Ciyou & Dixon, P.C.’s blog posts appreciate our commitment to the educational aspects of law. We fundamentally believe to live a better, fuller and more meaningful life under the law, and the make …
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One key aspect of human nature is to see our problem(s) as more important than everyone else’s problems. In addition, the need for a timely resolution of any given stressor is important to living a fulfilled life. As domestic advocates at Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., we observe these two factors …
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What You Need to Know About the Social Security Disability Exception An area of domestic law Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. attorneys observe clients sometimes very upset relates to Social Security Disability payments. For a long time, the Child Support Rules and Guidelines and controlling case law was vague and undeveloped …
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Anyone who has watched a courtroom drama, live or a replayed actual trial, or been involved in a civil or criminal matter, probably has some general sense that trial court judges make many rulings or orders. A simple directive (local rule) for a litigant to attend a parenting class during …
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As domestic advocates, we observe a common source of confusion--and antagonism--between parents as to when they should give (or are required to) the other parent the opportunity for additional parenting time. The controlling Indiana Parenting Time Guideline (“IPTG”), states “[w]hen it becomes necessary that a child be cared for by …
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