A protective order can severely impact your freedom, reputation, and even custody rights. If you're facing a protective order in Indiana, you have the right to fight back. Learn about the legal process, defense strategies, and how to get a protective order dismissed.

A DCS substantiation can have devastating consequences, from placement on the Child Protection Index (CPI) to impacting employment and custody. But you have the right to appeal. Learn how to fight back, clear your name, and protect your future.

In Indiana, obtaining custody of a child isn’t limited to biological parents. Learn about guardianship, de facto custodian status, and how courts determine custody based on the child's best interests. Contact Vining Legal at (317) 759-3225 to explore your legal options.

Indiana grandparents may seek visitation under specific circumstances. Learn about eligibility, legal procedures, and how to protect your rights. Contact Vining Legal for assistance.

Establishing paternity in Indiana is a crucial step for unmarried parents to determine legal fatherhood, parental rights, and child support responsibilities. Whether you're a mother seeking support, a father wanting custody, or a child seeking legal recognition, understanding the paternity process can help secure important rights and benefits. Learn who can file a paternity action, when to file, and why legal guidance is essential.

Are you a father fighting for custody in Indiana? Learn how courts decide custody, how to prove you’re the best parent for your child, and why having an experienced fathers' rights attorney can make all the difference. Call Vining Legal today!

Dividing assets in an Indiana divorce? Learn about the marital pot, how courts divide property, and what steps you can take to protect your assets. Vining Legal can help ensure a fair outcome.

Dividing assets in an Indiana divorce? Don’t forget about taxes and financial planning. Learn how capital gains, retirement accounts, child tax credits, and more impact your post-divorce future. Protect yourself from costly mistakes with smart planning and legal guidance.

Retirement assets are among the most valuable assets in a divorce. In Indiana, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions are subject to equitable distribution, but how they are divided depends on factors like QDROs, tax implications, and marital contributions. Learn how to protect your financial future and navigate the division of retirement assets in an Indiana divorce.

Spousal maintenance in Indiana is different from traditional alimony. Learn how courts determine support, what types of maintenance exist, and how to protect your rights.

Relocating with a child in Indiana? You must follow strict legal procedures or risk losing custody. Learn how Indiana’s relocation laws impact parenting time, objections, and court decisions.

A CHINS case in Indiana can have serious consequences for families, including child removal and termination of parental rights. Learn what to expect, how to challenge the allegations, and why having an experienced attorney is critical.

Worried about domestic violence, harassment, or stalking? Learn how to get a protective order in Indiana, what protections it offers, and how an attorney can help.

Need emergency custody in Indiana? Learn when and how courts grant temporary custody orders, what evidence is required, and how to protect your child’s well-being.

Relocating with a child in Indiana? Learn about legal requirements, court approval, and how to protect your custody rights. Contact Vining Legal for expert legal guidance.

Not ready for divorce but need time apart? Legal separation in Indiana allows couples to live separately while remaining married. Learn the process, legal requirements, and whether legal separation is right for you.

Many people assume that if an asset is in their name alone, it won’t be divided in a divorce. However, Indiana follows the "marital pot" rule, meaning most assets—regardless of title—are subject to division. Learn how property is divided, common misconceptions about ownership, and how to protect your financial future in an Indiana divorce.

Violating a child custody order in Indiana can lead to contempt charges, fines, or even jail time. Whether you need to enforce a custody order or defend against contempt allegations, it’s important to understand your rights. Learn about different types of contempt, common custody violations, and possible defenses.

Custody orders in Indiana aren’t permanent—courts can modify them if circumstances significantly change. But when will a judge approve a custody modification? In this guide, we explain the legal standards, common reasons for changes, and what evidence strengthens your case. I

Many fathers believe courts favor mothers, but Indiana law treats both parents equally. Learn how fathers can win custody, prove stability, and fight for their parental rights.