Family Law

At Duff Law we believe that a family is the single most important asset an individual can have. That being said any and every family related issue is treated with the utmost degree of care and consideration. Contact us today for a consultation to discuss any family law related matter that you may have, including:

Deciding to get a divorce can be the most difficult decisions an individual ever makes. In almost every case, a divorce is a high powered emotional journey. The process can be additionally complicated by the necessity of making determinations regarding child custody, parenting time, child support, and the division of marital property. At a time like this, Duff Law can provide you with the proper advice you need to make decisions that will have a lasting impact on your life. No matter if you are only contemplating divorce, or if your spouse has already filed, it is important to seek legal advice so that you may be educated through this process and prepared for all of the issues that will arise.

A paternity action is a proceeding to establish the father of a child born out of wedlock. Once paternity is established, the court will determine the custody arrangements of the child, parenting time, child support, and whether or not to change the child’s last name to that of the father. In some cases, if it is in the best interest of the child, the father may be awarded primary physical custody. In the past, paternity actions were usually initiated by the mother to collect child support. Today fathers are just as likely to contact a lawyer to establish their paternal rights. In Indiana, the father can sign a paternity affidavit at a hospital when the child is born. If paternity is contested, the parties can request or the court can order DNA testing. Even if a paternity affidavit is signed by the father it is still suggested that the father establish his rights to the child through the courts, so that there is a court order giving him credit for paying support and determining which parent is to have the child at a particular time.

Adopting a child can be the most rewarding experiences in an individual’s life. There are several reasons to pursue adopting a child, but at the end of the day the overall goal is consistent: to provide that child with a terrific life. The adoption process in the State of Indiana begins with the severance of one relationship and the creation of another. There are many different stages that go into the adoption process including appointing a Guardian Ad Litem, conducting a home study, and depending on whether or not the Adoption is being contested, an evidentiary hearing.

A guardianship is a legal document in which a person designates someone to care for a minor child, or an adult that is unable to care for themselves due to some incapacity.

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