The parenting coordination process in a particular case is governed by the terms of the Court order appointing the parenting coordinator.
Child Custody
WATCH: How does a divorcing couple decide whether sole custody or joint custody is best for their family?
Legal custody is the right to make decisions regarding your child’s education, medical care and religious upbringing.
WATCH: Is there a presumption under Indiana paternity law that favors a mother over a father for custody?
In Indiana, there is no presumption in favor of either parent for custody in divorce.
WATCH: How is the Guardian ad Litem different from a social worker?
A GAL is not a social worker and the GAL’s role is very different from a social worker.
WATCH: If a parent believes their child has been abused by the other parent, what can they do?
If a parent has a legitimate reason to believe their child has been abused or neglected by the other parent, they can request an immediate hearing in front of a judge.
WATCH: If a non-biological parent adopted their spouse’s child during marriage, can they obtain custody?
A parent who adopted her spouse’s child during the marriage can obtain primary or sole custody of the child during the divorce, as there is no presumption under Indiana law regarding which parent should receive custody of a child.
WATCH: If a US court orders that the children should be returned, will a foreign court respect that order?
If the other parent has taken your child to another country without your consent, you may be able to get an order for return from a court in the United States.
What Moms Need to Know About Custody & Child Support
If you want to understand child custody and child support, here are some of the details that might prove helpful.
WATCH: If the children are going to split their time between two homes, is it always 50/50?
Well, parenting plans are designed to accommodate a specific family so it may or may not be 50/50 which would mean equal time. It may be every other weekend and depends on the parties and the needs of the children. If the parties agree to live in close proximity to each other and each is […]
WATCH: Is there a difference between physical custody and legal custody of children in New Jersey?
There is. With joint legal custody we would have a parent of primary residence and as I earlier stated, the parent of primary residence will be responsible for the day-to-day decisions concerning the children. With that joint legal custody then, that parent would have to confer with the other parent, regarding major decisions and that […]
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