There are four different types of child custody in Indiana:
- Legal Custody
- Physical Custody
- Sole Custody
- Joint Custody
Evansville Courts Child Custody Guidelines
Under Indiana law, the court considers certain factors and issues to determine what custody arrangement is in the best interests of the child. Some of the guidelines used by Evansville Courts are as follows:
- The child’s age
- Who assumed the primary responsibility of caring for the children during the marriage
- Each parent’s work schedule
- Each parent’s parenting capabilities (physically and emotionally)
- If the child has an emotional bond with a particular parent
- If one parent is trying to use the child to hurt the other
- If either parent is in some way unfit to raise the child
- If one parent is attempting to discontinue the child’s relationship with the other parent
In a child custody battle, you will need a divorce attorney to work with you to determine the best strategy. Child custody disputes are by their very nature emotionally taxing on clients because parents care deeply for their children. I will look out for the best interests of you and your children by gathering all pertinent evidence to convince the judge to rule in your favor.