In the United States, each state has specific laws governing paternity and divorce matters, all of which encompass some formulation, regulation, or provision for the payment of child support.
With our ever-mobile society, more and more families are moving from state to state and thus, some regulation is needed between the states to enforce child support orders from other states. The UCCJEA is the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.1 The UCCJEA has been adopted by 49 states, including Indiana.2
The UCCJEA vests "exclusive [and] continuing jurisdiction" for child custody litigation in the courts of the child's "home state," which is ... Read More
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Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. attorneys frequently field questions from their divorce clients about depositions.A large number of these questions come from clients who are about to be deposed by their spouse or ex-spouse in connection with divorce or post-divorce litigation.
We find there are seven basic considerations to prepare for a divorce deposition. As advocates, we hope these provide you with some useful information and insights to discuss with your counsel.
A Deposition?
The first inquiry is “What is a deposition?” The place to begin is with a clear understanding of what a deposition consists of. A deposition is a lot like a ... Read More