I concur with Ms Swenson and Mr. Claytor. I would only add that before father files his petition to modify custody, that the child see a therapist...

Court order - claim child every other year, but have allowed mother to do so. Can this be offset in future support payments?

You can certainly ask the court to do so but the court will deny that request since child support is for ongoing and future necessities for your...

I'm 17 and graduated can I move out without my parents consent?

You would have to file on your own a petition for the court to emancipate you. That basically means you are asking the court to order that you are...

What are my rights as a grandparent in the State of Indiana in this situation?

You may qualify as a de facto custodian of your granddaughter. If you do qualify, you can petition for a formal custody order placing her in your...

What happens if I lie and say I don't have a job on my child support paperwork, and I get caught?

You could be found in contempt of court for perpetrating a fraud upon the court. The court could set aside the current support order, establish a...

What can i do as a step parent to get my son back?

It would appear you may qualify as a de facto custodian of your stepson. There are specific factual information and a petition which needs to be...

The court will consider all assets and debts of the parties(whether held jointly or individually) in existence when the petition for dissolution is...

I have set up to pay child support an do to the State of Indiana not sending out the paperwork to my employer I am in the rear?

When the child support order is issued, you are responsible to pay it from the date of the order. If you wait until an Income WIthholding...

I was divorced in late 2008 in which a brand new vehicle and 4 years of insurance was on it. In 2017 is it too late to get it?

I agree with Mr. Mann. Even if there was some fraud on his part the statute allows you to set aside the decree but you have to file to reopen the...

Only need to know if I HAVE to have a lawyer (??).

I agree with Mr. Wuertz. You really need to see a family law attorney as your question needs more information for the atty to properly answer....