The C-1 transit visa is particularly difficult for marriage-based adjustment since the statute bars most C-1 holders from adjusting status inside the U.S.

However, because you are a U.S. citizen and you have a child together, there may be waivers available for unlawful presence and... View More

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answered on Sep 30, 2025

A person who enters the U.S. on a crew visa is not eligible to adjust status through marriage to a U.S. citizen. Once the visa status expires, your husband begins accruing unlawful presence. If that unlawful presence exceeds one year, he will trigger the 10-year reentry bar upon leaving the... View More

I need to know more details about your case to be sure, but, if you have good reason to suspect that your ex is not your son's biological father, then you may have a legal basis for asking the Court to rescind the paternity affidavit.

Ind. Code 16-37-2-2.1(r):

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answered on Oct 30, 2024

What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More

He is obligated to tell you were he will be taking your child especially if your child is “being left” with the gf. He is required to inform you why is your daughter being left with the gf. Where is he? Look in your court documents to see if the parents were given “right of first... View More

A motion for contempt is not a DIY project. You need to consult an attorney with experience in the area of family law in or near the county of the court that issued the orders being violated. It is very easy for an inexperienced attorney--much less a layperson--to fail to satisfy the specificity... View More

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answered on Mar 22, 2024

I'm truly sorry to hear about what your wife and you are going through. It's crucial to prioritize her well-being and safety. You should report the rape and other criminal activities committed by her ex-spouse to the local police as soon as possible. They can initiate an investigation and... View More

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answered on Feb 25, 2024

Based on the agreement you signed with the prosecutor, you still need to meet the requirement of being caught up a certain percentage on child support in order to claim the children on taxes, even though your ex has temporarily stopped the formal child support order.

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

It sounds like you're facing a challenging situation with your treatment for addiction and experiencing discrimination from DCS. It's essential to document all instances of discrimination and keep detailed records of your treatment attempts and any correspondence with DCS. If your... View More

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answered on Nov 24, 2023

In your situation, where you've fostered children for a significant period and are facing challenges due to allegations of abuse, it's important to understand your legal options. Yes, you can petition the court to have the children placed back in your home, but this process can be... View More

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answered on Nov 4, 2025

You pursue criminal charges by prompting law enforcement and the county prosecutor to review and file the case—private citizens in Indiana cannot file criminal charges themselves.

Call the investigating agency in New Albany to obtain your incident numbers, give a supplemental recorded... View More

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answered on Oct 30, 2025

Yes, based on what you’ve described, it sounds like you may have grounds to file a **motion for contempt** if your coparent is willfully violating the court’s visitation order. When a judge issues an order for supervised visitation, both parents are legally required to follow it as written.... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2025

Move quickly: you have 30 days from the final custody order to file a Notice of Appeal, and a timely Indiana Trial Rule 59 Motion to Correct Error can toll that deadline. Order the transcript and exhibits immediately and, if the judge excluded your school records, ensure the record contains an... View More

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answered on Oct 28, 2025

You’re right to prepare carefully for this hearing because parenting time modifications can significantly affect your child’s schedule and your relationship. In Indiana, a judge can change parenting time if there’s been a **substantial change in circumstances** and the modification is in the... View More

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answered on Oct 28, 2025

You’re right to be cautious, because the **First Right of Refusal (FROR)** can have a big impact on families, especially in high-conflict situations. In Indiana, FROR is designed to give each parent the opportunity to care for the children before a third party (like a babysitter or relative) does... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

You are in a difficult and emotional situation, but as your child’s legal guardian, you still have full parental rights unless a court says otherwise. At 16, your child is still a minor, which means neighbors have no legal authority to let him live with them without your permission. The first... View More

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answered on Oct 25, 2025

You have every right to be concerned about your son’s health and well-being, especially given his complex medical needs. In most states, including those that allow grandparent visitation, the court’s primary focus is always the best interest of the child. Since your son is medically fragile and... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

You can absolutely advocate for equal parenting time in Indiana; the court decides custody on the “best interests of the child,” and there is no legal presumption favoring either parent. Start from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (IPTG), which set minimum time and emphasize both... View More

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answered on Oct 22, 2025

When a child support case’s jurisdiction is moved to Indiana, it doesn’t automatically mean that Indiana’s parenting time guidelines also apply. Jurisdiction over child support and custody or parenting time are treated separately under the law. Unless a court specifically transfers or... View More

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answered on Oct 16, 2025

Under Indiana’s Parenting Time Guidelines, the Holiday Parenting Time Schedule controls when it conflicts with other schedules, and when a child’s birthday falls within a “Special Day, Holiday, or Christmas vacation,” the birthday itself is celebrated with the parent who has the child... View More