Indiana Family Law Resource Center
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The following information on family law is provided as a courtesy by the Law Offices of Tony Zirkle. It is not intended to address the particulars of your divorce or child support case. To schedule a free case evaluation through an initial phone consultation with an experienced South Bend and Indianapolis family law attorney, contact Attorney Tony Zirkle by email through this Web site or by phone at 574.386.7960.
Family Law - An Overview
Family law is the term normally associate with
the laws and rules developed regarding family
relationships. Family law rules define not only
the relationships between members of a family
but also between a family and society as a whole.
More than any other area of the law, family
law reflects the values society shares regarding
how people who are related should treat each
other.
Child Support
There are more than thirteen million divorced
parents with sole custody of their minor
children in America. Federal legislation
and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement
and collection of child support easier for
America's single parents. Every state uses
its own guidelines for establishing child support
and each has various methods to set support
amounts and recover support when it is overdue.
Divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional
decisions you will ever make, particularly
if you have children. Divorce also involves
business and legal questions that must be
resolved. An experienced family law attorney
will help you to understand the basic issues
and use a rational perspective to approach the
process.
Custody and Visitation
If parents divorce, it is important to learn
about the child custody and visitation options
that are available and the legal standards
that apply. In most cases, divorcing couples
can ultimately agree on custody and visitation
issues without the need for a court order. When
an agreement cannot be reached, knowledgeable
advice and representation from an experienced
family law attorney often makes the difference.
Marriage
Marriage is a legal contract between a man
and a woman. While it is a personal and emotional
commitment, it is also a legal relationship
that changes the legal status of both parties.
The legal technicalities of marriage are
best understood with the help of an experienced
family law attorney.
