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The Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) will accept a completed Voluntary Relinquishment of Parental Rights form that has been signed from a parent or alleged parent who provides the said completed and signed form to DCS.

While joint or 50/50 joint custody is not the law in Indiana, a skilled family law attorney can assist you through the litigation and make your best case for joint physical custody. Again, while this is not the law, there is a strong trend toward joint physical custody. Work with your counsel to make your case!

Although the state of Indiana doesn't explicitly allow children to decide which parent they want to live with, the child's wishes are taken into consideration once the child turns fourteen. However, just because the child wishes to live with one parent doesn't mean the judge will grant that wish.

The 6% rule provides ordinary uninsured health care expenses are paid by the parent assigned to pay them, generally the noncustodial parent, of up to 6% of any child support obligation.

When can my child decide which parent to live with? Until your child reaches the age of 18, the court will make a determination as to custody. However, at age 14, consideration is given to the child's wishes by the court when making this determination.

Both parents must comply with scheduled visitation even if the child is hesitant to spend time with one party. If a child refuses to see a parent before 18, that child should be encouraged to see the parent. The parents should listen to the child, try to understand, and ensure their safety isn't compromised.