Legal Custody Modification Indiana

Summary

In Indiana, modifying custody or visitation requires showing significant changes in circumstances. Courts prioritize the childs best interests, considering factors like age, maturity, and parental stability. Documenting manipulative behavior by an ex-partner can strengthen your case. Protective orders can be filed if safety is a concern. For visitation disputes, courts encourage cooperation and flexibility. Unauthorized entry into your residence can be addressed with a protective order and law enforcement involvement.

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Can I legally distance my self from the father of my * and 15yr old sons
To provide accurate information, I need to know your location (state or country). The laws regarding custody, visitation, and parental rights can vary. Can you please share your location?
Indiana
In Indiana, you can legally distance yourself from the father of your children under certain circumstances. Here are some key points:
- File for a modification of custody or visitation if there are significant changes in circumstances.
- Consider filing for a protective order if there's a threat to safety.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these options?
Can I file a protective order against ex
Yes, you can file a protective order against your ex in Indiana if you feel threatened or in danger. Here are the steps:
- Visit your local courthouse to obtain the necessary forms.
- Provide evidence of the threat or harm.
- Attend a court hearing where a judge will decide on the order.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with this?
What has to happen to file a protective order
To file a protective order in Indiana, you need to:
- Fill out the necessary forms at your local courthouse.
- Provide evidence or documentation of the threat or harm.
- Attend a court hearing where a judge will evaluate your case.
Would you like more information on gathering evidence or the court process?
What does someone have to do to file a protective order against them
To file a protective order against someone in Indiana, the person seeking the order must:
- Fill out the necessary forms at the local courthouse.
- Provide evidence or documentation of the threat or harm.
- Attend a court hearing where a judge will evaluate the case.
Would you like more information on gathering evidence or the court process?
Can I make my sons choose between living with me or their dad?
In Indiana, courts generally consider the best interests of the child in custody decisions. While children’s preferences can be taken into account, it's ultimately the court's decision.
- Children’s preferences are considered, especially for older children.
- A judge will evaluate the overall situation and make a decision based on the best interests of the child.
Would you like more information on how courts evaluate these situations?
Sure
In Indiana, when evaluating custody cases, courts prioritize the best interests of the child. Here are some factors considered:
- The child's age and maturity.
- The child's preference, especially if they are older.
- Each parent's ability to provide a stable environment.
- Any history of abuse or neglect.
Do you need more details on how to present your case to the court?
Being around and constantly trying to co-parent with a manipulative, deceitful ex who intentionally avoids communication so that he cannot be controlled and held to court order is more than I can mentally handle. Can I force my children that are * and 14 years old to decide which parent they want to live with ?
In Indiana, courts prioritize the best interests of the child for custody decisions. You cannot force your children to decide, but their preferences, especially at ages * and *, are considered by the judge. Presenting evidence of your ex's behavior and its impact on the children can strengthen your case.
Would you like more details on gathering evidence and presenting your case in court?
Yes
To strengthen your case regarding custody and the best interests of your children, here are some steps to gather evidence and present your case in court:
- Document all instances of manipulative or deceitful behavior by your ex.
- Keep records of any communication attempts and responses (or lack thereof).
- Gather statements from witnesses who can attest to your ex's behavior and its impact on the children.
- Consider obtaining a psychological evaluation for your children to demonstrate the impact of the current situation.
Would you like more information on any of these steps?
No one will speak up against my ex. And he makes *% more money than I and using his money to manipulate
It's challenging when dealing with a manipulative ex, especially when financial disparity comes into play. Documenting his behavior and its impact on your children is crucial. Even if no one will speak up, your records and any professional evaluations can be valuable.
Would you like more information on obtaining a psychological evaluation or other ways to strengthen your case?
When a child has a baseball tournament out of state during a parent’s extended summer visitation, is the other parent allowed to attend and interfere with the parenting time
In Indiana, during a parent's extended summer visitation, the other parent generally should not interfere with the scheduled parenting time. However, attending a child's event like a baseball tournament may be seen differently:
- The non-visiting parent can attend public events but should not interfere with the visitation schedule.
- Courts typically encourage cooperation and flexibility for the child's benefit.
Would you like more details on how to address this situation legally?
Yes
In Indiana, courts encourage cooperation and flexibility for the benefit of the child. Here are some steps to address this situation legally:
- Discuss the situation with your ex and attempt to reach an agreement.
- If no agreement is reached, document your concerns and file a motion with the court for clarification or modification of the visitation order.
Would you like more information on filing a motion or mediation options?
No
If you have any more specific questions or need further guidance on any of the legal aspects we've discussed, feel free to ask. It's important to document everything and consider seeking legal advice to ensure the best outcome for you and your children.
Even though the parent did not attend other out of state tournaments and only chose to attend the specific tournament that the parent stated was going to be used as a family vacation
It sounds like there may be a potential issue with your ex-partner interfering with your visitation rights during a family vacation. Here's what you can do:
- Document the specific incident and any interference.
- Attempt to communicate and resolve the issue amicably.
- If unresolved, consider filing a motion with the court for clarification or modification of the visitation order.
Would you like more information on how to file a motion or resolve this issue?
When attempting to discuss the matter one week prior, the parent ignored my message and attended anyway ?
It sounds like your ex-partner's actions may be impacting your visitation rights. If they ignored your message and attended anyway, you might need to take further legal steps.
Would you like more information on how to file a motion with the court to address this issue?
Additionally, this parent did not attend any other out of state tournaments nor stayed on Sundays for local tournaments
It appears your ex-partner's actions are affecting your visitation rights. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document the incident and any prior communication attempts.
- Consider filing a motion with the court to address the interference and seek clarification or modification of the visitation order.
Would you like more details on the process of filing a motion?
This parent has also entered my residence without permission on two separate occasions. Even after being asked to abide by Indiana Parenting Guidelines.
Entering your residence without permission is a serious matter. You may want to consider the following steps:
- File for a protective order to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Document each incident, including dates and any communication.
- Report these incidents to local law enforcement.
Would you like more information on filing a protective order or reporting the incidents?