Tell the Kids What to Expect Help your children prepare physically and emotionally for child exchanges by telling them what to expect: When For small children, a photo calendar on the refrigerator can be plastered with stickers that designate Mommy/Daddy days. For older children, an online calendar they can access from their electronic devices helps…
The Indiana Supreme Court recently published proposed revisions to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. Click here to read. Changes under consideration include: Child Exchanges If you bring someone with you, make sure that person doesn’t increase the level of conflict. Limit police station exchanges to parents with protective orders or a history of physical violence or…
A Do NOT Do This List for Divorcing Parents When adults get divorced, they are often hurt, depressed, sad and/or angry. Emotions get even messier when you are a child or teenager whose parents are getting divorced. A child tries to find the new normal all while dealing with major upheaval in how they are…
Amended relocation law exempts some parents from the formal notice requirement and reduces the standard notice period to 30 days. This law applies to every party to a child custody case, grandparent visitation case, or paternity affidavit.
10 Divorce Myths That Just Aren’t True in Indiana You can find just about anything with a Google search. But the fact you read it on the internet doesn’t make it true. It can be hard to tell what’s true when you’re clicking through the internet. Here are some myths we hear over and over…
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Many people resolve to lose weight, hit the gym, eat healthy, but it is also important to consider other areas of your life. Bays Family Law encourages you to consider the following legal resolutions to protect yourself from unintended legal consequences…
Co-Parenting After the Break-up Feeling anxious and angry over the idea of sharing or alternating the kids on holidays? Your children deserve a great holiday, even if you feel cheated out of yours. Don’t burden your child with the responsibility for your happiness. Encourage them to have a blast with their other parent, even if…
Is Indiana a “no-fault divorce” state? Yes. Well, mostly. First, what on earth is a “fault” divorce? It’s always somebody’s fault, right? The truth is that while, yes, there may be one party that carries more of the blame, state law may not consider that pertinent. In states like California, parties divorcing can greatly alter…
In the aftermath of a divorce or other breakup, dealing with your ex can feel – well, surreal. You may be tempted to ignore him/her. Or tell them off – let them know how awful they really are. But that won’t help you to raise happy, healthy children. These tips were written to de-escalate tensions…
