Child Custody Lawyers in Indianapolis

The child’s best interests are a guiding factor for the judge if a case goes to trial. In most cases, however, parents are able to reach an agreement about custody before a trial becomes necessary.

A parenting plan can often be tailored to best fit your family needs (for example, parents may work different shifts or live across town from each other). This plan needs to provide enough structure for children, but ensure flexibility as they grow older and want to participate in more activities that might interfere with weeknight parenting time.

Child support generally stays in effect until a child turns 19 – longer in some circumstances. For this reason alone, it is important to get it right. And while modifications are possible, they are only granted in limited cases.

Child support calculations follow a guidelines approach. This means that the numbers used in the formula must be accurate, or the outcome will not be fair. When one parent is self-employed, determining annual income can become an issue. It is usually not as simple as looking at a prior-year tax return. We work with clients to ensure that a child support determination is fair whether they will be paying or receiving support.

Relationships are on the line. To learn more about your legal options, please email us or call our Indianapolis office at 463-207-9900.

We also accept credit cards and offer remote appointments by phone and video. Many of our attorneys are bilingual, and we have translation services to accommodate clients who speak many languages. Se habla español.