Since you first had put together your custody agreement, your life may have taken a dramatic turn. Life changes and sometimes quickly and drastically. If the custody arrangement you had with your ex-spouse is no longer viable, you may be wondering if you can file an emergency custody modification. Each state has its own laws...

In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that the state of Indiana had a marriage rate on par with the rest of the country. Divorce is often difficult for the parties that are separating but it can be especially rough for children. When a couple decides the most healthy and best thing...

Financial aid for college is incredibly important to many families across the United States. Obtaining financial aid is one thing, and keeping it is another. There are many responsible young people who have no issues making good decisions and avoiding trouble. Still, there are other young people who are not necessarily delinquent but who are...

Divorce can be complicated, and there are many issues that a separating couple will need to address. One matter is legally changing your name back to your maiden name. It is a common tradition for a woman to drop her family name so she can take that of her new spouse when she gets married....

It is commonly believed that men are not concerned with taking care of their children or when they do want to be involved, that they do not have the legal right to them. These are myths. While there certainly are some men who father children and do not want to be a part of their...

The summer is quickly drawing to an end and, what that means for parents everywhere is that school starting is just around the corner. It is not just getting the kids back into a routine that prepares them for their busy upcoming school schedule that is necessary. Each grade and school has its own defined...

Planning for an upcoming wedding is a celebratory time with a lot to accomplish. A couple can feel a wide variety of emotions with all of the tasks that must be done. Wanting to protect your assets in case your marriage does not work out is a common concern. While some people shy away from...

While not true for every divorcing couple, many ex-spouses exist that have a difficult time co-parenting. Whether the divorce was contentious and toxic or if two parents just can not get on the same page, co-parenting can be difficult. Each parent has to keep up with changing schedules, have clear communication with each other, and...

Presumably, every couple who decides to get married does so with the belief that it will be forever. Yet, not every marriage will play out like a fairy tale. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that in 2019, the rate of marriage in the state of Indiana was 6.2 per 1,000 people living...

Some divorces go off without a hitch; both parties recognize that a split must be made and there is a willingness to work together throughout the process. Other divorcing couples can be dealing with anger, resentment, and even hatred. No matter what situation you are in, if you have children, splitting up becomes more difficult....