In this article, we will discuss the basics of guardianships for disabled adults in Indiana, and answer the following questions: what is a guardian?, what are the responsibilities of a guardian?, what level of authority is given to an Indiana guardian for a disabled adult?, what rights does the disabled adult retain regardless of the guardian’s authority?, can guardianships for disabled adults be modified or terminated in Indiana?, and what alternatives to guardianships are available in Indiana?
The issue of child custody and visitation is never a small one in a divorce. Sometimes, parents can agree based on what their lives will look like after the divorce and if one has to relocate for work, those kinds of factors. If the parents can come to an agreement on custody and visitation, the court will typically ratify it in an order, and that will be the end of it.
The Indiana Child Support guidelines have been written to establish a fair and reasonable support amount for the parents' financial situation. The guidelines also attempt to maintain a consistent formula that applies to the facts of each situation that will promote settlement. Indiana does require a child support worksheet to assist judges and practitioners in assessing the appropriate amount due.
In this article, we will discuss the basics of guardianships for disabled adults in Indiana, and answer the following questions: what is a guardian?, what are the responsibilities of a guardian?, what level of authority is given to an Indiana guardian for a disabled adult?, what rights does the disabled adult retain regardless of the guardian’s authority?, can guardianships for disabled adults be modified or terminated in Indiana?, and what alternatives to guardianships are available in Indiana?
Guardianship is used when the situation is such that the parents cannot care for the child but do not want to "lose" the child by surrendering the child for adoption. A lot of the time, guardianship is the appropriate method to provide the child with a stable home life while still maintaining family relationships. Ideally, the goal is that one day, the child can return to the care of their parent or parents.
In this article, we will discuss the basics of guardianships for disabled adults in Indiana, and answer the following questions: what is a guardian?, what are the responsibilities of a guardian?, what level of authority is given to an Indiana guardian for a disabled adult?, what rights does the disabled adult retain regardless of the guardian’s authority?, can guardianships for disabled adults be modified or terminated in Indiana?, and what alternatives to guardianships are available in Indiana?
A guardianship petition starts the legal guardianship process. A person must file a petition in a probate or guardianship court asking for someone who needs to be protected. Once filed, the court will schedule a hearing where each party will be heard.
In this article, we discuss guardianship of a minor in Indiana and answer the following questions: What Type Of Guardianship Is Necessary?, How Do I Start The Guardianship Process?, What Happens At The Guardianship Hearing?, and Once The Guardianship Is Finalized, Can It Be Ended At Any Time?
A guardianship petition starts the legal guardianship process. A person must file a petition in a probate or guardianship court asking for someone who needs to be protected. Once filed, the court will schedule a hearing where each party will be heard.
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