When child custody is at issue, or during a guardianship or defacto case, the physical and mental health of the parties is often of the upmost importance. Understanding the party’s ability to properly care for a child and act in the best interests of a child is an important determination in family law.
But, how does a party determine the physical and mental health of another? Often this is accomplished through the discovery process, and if specific concerns ... Read More
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A recent House Bill to unanimously pass the Indiana House of Representatives addresses issues of guardianship and custody and the inclusion of information from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and Children in Need of Services (CHINS) in the guardianship and custody proceedings.
House Bill 1041provides that if a person files a petition to establish or modify a guardianship, visitation, or child custody, that person shall submit a verified petition whether ... Read More