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Recording Conversations Between Your Child and Their Other Parent

Explore the legal boundaries of recording conversations between your child and their other parent in Indiana. Learn how the Indiana Wiretap Act and recent Court of Appeals decisions impact your rights and responsibilities. Navigate the complexities with the guidance of Attorney Abby Schneller.

Consent and Communications in Stepparent Adoptions

Understanding when a biological parent's consent is not needed for stepparent adoption in Indiana. The Court of Appeals clarifies what 'without justifiable cause' means in communication failure between parent and child. Learn how this impacts your stepparent adoption case and when to consult an attorney.

Slow It Down, DCS

Indiana Court of Appeals redefines limits of DCS authority in a landmark case. Justice Baker emphasizes that unemployment or living on food stamps alone doesn't make a Child in Need of Services (CHINS). Learn more about what this means for Indiana families.

Why mediation?

No one knows your family better than you. No matter how well a judge listens to the evidence presented in court, he/she will never truly understand what it is like to be a part of your extended family experience.

That's why Indiana law allows you to use mediation to design your own agreement for the court's review.