Welcome to Tip of the Week! Judicial officers will offer a tip each week for members of the Family Law Section. Feel free to send suggestions to Mag. Kim Mattingly at kimberly.mattingly@indy.gov.

What is to be done when a same-sex couple is expecting? To my paternity colleagues: are we establishing maternity for nonmarried, same-sex female couples yet, or is the non-birthing spouse still required to adopt? What about two men who are in the midst of adoption and decide to divorce? Indiana does not recognize surrogacy; are gay men going out of state to pursue this option?

This article discusses what it means to be “prepared” as a practicing lawyer and how the Lawyer’s Motto applies to the real-world practice of law.

This post includes documents about IndyBar’s Family Modest Means program. It is meant to be a net to catch potential clients who do not qualify for pro bono services, yet also do not have the means to hire a lawyer at market rates.  

Do not treat a guardianship like just another custody case; make sure you and your clients understand the legal standard for prevailing in a GU case before your file a petition. Not sure what that standard is? Read on!​

Mr. Jiwaji emphasized that there are 4 crucial relationships in a lawyer’s career. Those relationships are to the court, opposing counsel, the client and yourself. Here is a summary of some of the important and helpful points Mr. Jiwaji makes regarding these relationships and the obligations associated with them.

Many people do not understand that if they have had a change in their income due to accident or illness while they are ordered to pay or receive child support that they should immediately consult a family law attorney to see what effect, if any, it will have on the support.

Everything is fast and hot in Indianapolis this time of year and if you have a family law case that you are initiating this month, here are a few tips to make sure you don’t miss a beat in the heat.

Did you know that the Supreme Court’s new parenting time calendar will even input the children’s school calendars?

Welcome to Tip of the Week! Judicial officers will offer a tip each week for members of the Family Law Section. Feel free to send suggestions to Mag. Kim Mattingly at kimberly.mattingly@indy.gov.