While legal custody refers to a parent’s right to make decisions regarding a child’s education, religious upbringing and medical care, physical custody refers to how a child spends time with her parents.
Children and Divorce
WATCH: What is Special Immigrant Juvenile?
It is always tragic when a child is a victim of abuse, abandonment, or neglect.
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: You serve as a private Guardian ad Litem; what does that mean?
Often, when a guardian ad litem is appointed by a judge, it is through a community organization or county program which funds the guardian ad litem’s work.
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: What are the Child Support Guidelines?
The Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines are drafted by a committee and approved by Indiana’s Supreme Court.
WATCH: Does Indiana have paternity statutes, residency requirements, or adoption laws that could have an impact on whether or not legal parentage of a child born via third party reproduction will be permitted?
There are several statutes and other authorities that could have an impact on whether or not legal parentage of a child born via third party reproduction will be permitted.
WATCH: What does a parenting coordinator do? How can you help a divorcing couple who has children?
A parenting coordinator is appointed by the Court to assist parents in implementing and following a custody order.
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.
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