Family Law

If you are facing a custody dispute in Dearborn County, you are probably dealing with one of the most stressful situations a parent can go through. The outcome will shape your relationship with your child for years to come. Understanding how Indiana custody law works — and what the process looks like in Dearborn County specifically — helps you make better decisions and prepare more effectively. This guide walks through what to expect from the beginning of a custody case to it

What Indiana Calls Divorce Indiana law uses the term "dissolution of marriage" rather than divorce, but the two mean the same thing. A dissolution legally ends your marriage and resolves related issues, including property division, debt, custody, parenting time, and child support. Indiana is a no-fault dissolution state. This means neither spouse must prove wrongdoing to obtain a divorce. The only ground required is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Courts in Dearb