Child support can quickly become a contentious topic between divorcing parents – particularly when the non-custodial parent doesn’t want to pay their fair share of the money. In some cases, parents in that position have been known to remain (or arrange to become)...
When a marriage that involves a child comes to an end through divorce or separation, the court will often determine how the child’s needs will be taken care of. This is where the child support order comes in. Child support is meant to take care of the child’s...
Fathers in Indiana often struggle to understand their legal rights and protections. Those who are unfamiliar with the law might end up making mistakes, such as giving up their parental rights instead of seeking to assert them. Unmarried fathers, in particular, may...
Non-custodial parents can have it rough after a breakup changes the family dynamics. For example, they have the same, or more, financial responsibilities but with potentially fewer parental rewards. The taste can be bittersweet, especially during hardships that rob...
Spousal support, or maintenance, may be ordered to be paid by one spouse to another after a divorce to help them maintain a reasonable standard of living. However, not every state has the same laws regarding spousal support. Unlike many states, Indiana has restrictive...
Child support allows you to meet your kid's needs as you would if you and the other parent didn't go through a divorce. The Indiana Department of Child Services provides parents with a vast range of services to ensure they make payments without difficulties. This...
Indiana residents can use a child support calculator to determine how much parents should have to pay in child support. The nice thing about this kind of tool is that it helps you understand the child support guidelines and can give you a general idea of what to...
Over time, your financial situation is going to change. You might have agreed to a child support payment five years ago as part of your Indiana divorce decree, but that doesn't mean that the payment is relevant now. You might need to decrease the amount or even...
Although couples may divorce, there might not be a complete dissolution of financial arrangements. In Indiana, the courts may award spousal support, another name for alimony. Through alimony payments, one spouse may be able to cover several expenses that might be...
In certain situations, co-parents in Indiana might need to request a child support modification. This could be necessary when the original agreed-upon amount is no longer sufficient. Parents should be cautious when requesting a modification as there may be limits on...
