In May of 2021, the IndyBar Family Law Section presented a seminar entitled "Title IV-D and the Private Bar: Help Us Help You." This year, we plan to provide updated information to the Family Law Section via this new blog series as we continue to ask that you help us help you.

Parental alienation is a tricky and challenging subject for family law practitioners – regardless of whether the client is the rejected parent or the alienating parent. Check out this article from FamilyLawyerMagazine.com for useful information and resources in addressing the issue from both sides of the aisle.

Check out this week's report of family law related legislation.

Recent challenges, ranging from the pandemic to widespread social unrest born of racial inequalities, have caused employers across all industries to take a careful look at their diversity and inclusion practices in the workplace and likewise have created a unique need for diverse legal counsel. The Indianapolis Bar Association takes pride in its diverse legal community and is committed to promoting continued diversity as evidenced in its annual Diversity Job Fair, and we need your help.

Check out this week's report of family law related legislation.

How can you keep up with pending legislation that’s important to you and your practice? With the help of Ice Miller LLP, the IndyBar Legislative Committee (chaired by Lacey Berkshire of Ice Miller LLP) provides weekly Bill Watch reports throughout the session, which highlight progress and recent actions taken on bills being monitored by the association.

The IndyBar is proud to be a finalist for the ABA's 2022 Louis M. Brown Award for Legal Access! You can help our Virtual Ask a Lawyer program win the Brown Select Award, which is determined by public vote.

Don’t forget to take a look at the changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines that are new for 2022! Of note, there is a ton of commentary added to illustrate what should be/will be considered when thinking about different kinds of parenting plans as well as commentary on what constitutes “regular care responsibilities” as it relates to children under three years of age.

On January 18, the Marion County Judicial Selection Committee will conduct interviews of applicants for a Marion County trial court judicial position.

City County Building attorney access cards with an expiration date of Dec. 21, 2021 will be accepted into the new year as the transition to the new Community Justice Center begins.