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Stepparents and long-term caregivers often spend years raising a child without official paperwork. Indiana law allows you to complete an adult adoption once the person turns 18 years old. This legal action creates a formal parent-child link in court. Legal benefits of...
A criminal record does not always stop you from adopting a child in Indiana. However, it can make the process more difficult. Learning how Indiana reviews criminal histories helps you prepare for adoption. How does Indiana evaluate criminal backgrounds? Indiana law...
You may have cared for a child for years and already feel like family. Now you want to take the step to formally adopt after years of parenting together so your relationship matches what your hearts already know. Stepparent adoption fills legal gaps and gives you and...
Recent U.S. Census Bureau survey data estimates that about 2.4 million children nationwide live with a parent and a stepparent. For many families, this setup feels normal. Indiana law, however, uses formal legal ties to decide rights and duties inside a family. That...
Adoptions allow people to add new members to their families. Most people are familiar with infant adoptions, foster parent adoptions, grandparent adoptions and stepparent adoptions. Adults who play an important role in the care of minor children may seek to formally...
Child support exists to help ensure that children receive the financial resources they need to thrive, regardless of whether their parents live together or not. Whether ordered by the court or arranged voluntarily between co-parents, child support is intended to cover...
Gray divorce after 50 is a growing trend, offering a chance to reinvent your life. At Frangos Legal, LLC, Cindy Kenworthy, with over 35 years of expertise, guides Indiana clients through dividing assets (Ind. Code § 31-15-7-5) and securing spousal support (Ind. Code § 31-15-7-2). Whether sparked by an empty nest or retirement, this transition can lead to a fulfilling future. Contact us at 244 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, [email protected], or 317-643-1345 to start anew.
Divorce won’t mark your credit report, but shared debts can harm your score if mishandled. Joint accounts and mortgages tie your credit to your ex’s actions, even after a settlement (Ind. Code § 31-15-7-5). At Frangos Legal, LLC, Cindy Kenworthy, with 35+ years of experience, helps clients across Indiana protect their financial future by closing joint accounts and securing clear divorce terms. Contact us at 244 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, [email protected], or 317-643-1345 to safeguard your credit today.
Parents who share custody have to make many compromises. They have to compromise on how much time they have with their children. They usually also share legal decision-making authority, which means they have to compromise about the upbringing of their children as...
Divorce brings change, but structure can be your anchor. At Frangos Legal, LLC, Cindy Kenworthy, with over 35 years of family law expertise, helps clients across Indiana rebuild with intention. From morning rituals to rediscovering passions, small steps lead to healing. We support your journey with tailored divorce solutions, ensuring fair property division (Ind. Code § 31-15-7-5) and child-focused custody plans (Ind. Code § 31-17-2-8). Contact us at 244 N. College Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46202, [email protected], or 317-643-1345 to start your new chapter today.