Can I get custody/guardianship of my ex's kids if I marry him while he is incarcerated?

The fact that there is a NCO in place tells me there is or maybe criminal charges coming out of this situation. I am a part-time deputy prosecutor...

Do I have any rights? Or can I get any type of custody?

Given your long relationship with the children, as well as the current situation with bio mom and dad, you may have a good argument for custody as...

What can happen

In Indiana, the non-custodial parent's ability to claim the exemption is conditioned on that parent being 95% current in his support obligation in...

Wouldn’t my visitation time with my children work around my work schedule?

The commentary to Section II. of the guidelines specifically address this issue. Number 5 is called Non-Traditional Work Schedules and states "For...

At what age can the child decide which parent they want to live with in the state of Indiana?

No child gets to "decide" which parent they live with; that decision is reserved for the Court if the parents can't agree. A child at any age can...

Since she is a minor (age 17), they could seek a civil protective order to keep him "away" from her. I am assuming she is still residing with her...