One of the most uncertain times in life is deciding to get a divorce and end a marriage. The list of items that must be done to effectuate this is lengthy and runs from locating tax returns to potentially finding a place to live. During this time, it is also easy to feel overwhelmed by everything and anything. This blog provides three key steps to make and/or gather for a smooth divorce—so you can focus concern with productive actions.
The first is to get a realistic financial picture of where the marriage estate stands. Ordinarily, if you gather tax returns ... Read More
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Aug2016
02
Aug2016
Stability and continuity of home life for children after divorce is a strong policy found in Indiana’s custody modification statutes and case law. Specifically, a parent who does not have physical custody can file a petition to modify such custody to him or her. However, the non-custodial parent must demonstrate a substantial change in circumstances and it is in the children’s best interests to modify physical custody.
Typically, of the eight statutory factors1 a court may consider, general dislike or issues with a step-parent—standing alone—is not sufficient to meet this burden. In fact, psychological research and experiences of family law attorneys ... Read More
25
Aug2011
In a down economy, coupled with the consolidation in virtually every aspect of business, relocation is a frequent issue arising with custody and after the divorce decree is final. As family law attorneys, Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. is frequently asked to advocate for or defend against relocation by a custodial parent with the children.
The reason this topic generates so much acrimony is because it almost always involves the non-custodial parent losing parenting time with the children or having it dramatically reworked. Thus, it is not surprising many of these cases are tried. In every Indiana custody relocation case, there are ... Read More
11
Aug2011
All seasoned family law attorneys, judges, and related professionals, such as parenting coordinators and therapists, have worked with parents who simply cannot get along and reach agreement on simple things.
Appellate cases report parents who make parenting with their children a “battleground.” Often this becomes acute with face-to-face transitions of the kids. Sadly, some parents have to have these supervised or occur at a place like a police station. Children “get it” and carry this baggage into their future relationships.
At Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., we see this unfortunate situation occur on a daily basis. Over the years, we have compiled a ... Read More