As noted in other blogs by Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., as the dynamics of a family shift, so do the legal issues facing the family. Often, child care and financial support is given by grandparents or other family members if the biological parents are either unable or unwilling to raise their children.
Biological parents may place the responsibility in the hands of others to raise their children, and if this occurs, and the care giver meets the definition of de facto custodian1, they may petition the court for custody. In other words, with the right evidentiary showing (clear and convincing) that ... Read More
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May2012
17
Jan2012
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 a person other than a parent or a family member, the parent needing the child care shall first offer the other parent the opportunity for additional parenting time.”i
This provision is commonly referred to as the “First Right of Refusal.”
However, the IPTGs do not define the term “family member.” In a general ... Read More
07
May2011
"How are the Indiana gun laws made in the Legislature? What do the Indiana Legislators do to make sure they pass the right laws and make necessary changes to the law?"
Just 10 years ago, I couldn’t even begin to answer these questions. In fact, my unanswered personal gun-law questions were far easier but nagged at me without the ability to find ready answers. For example, where could or couldn’t I carry a handgun with my Indiana unlimited License to Carry.
As some of you know, I am an Indiana attorney with a life-long interest in firearms. After much consideration based on ... Read More