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Family Attorneys Serving Crown Point, Indiana

A family law matter reshapes your household, your finances and the time you spend with your children. For Crown Point families, addressing those changes also means meeting court deadlines and preparing for proceedings in Lake County.

At Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., we represent parents and spouses throughout Northwest Indiana, including Crown Point, the hub of Lake County. You work directly with our attorneys, who take the time to understand your concerns and explain your legal options.

Custody Decisions Built Around Your Children

If you and the other parent cannot agree on parenting arrangements, a local judge considers both positions but must decide what serves your child’s best interests. That standard shapes the parenting plan our attorneys help you develop. It should address physical custody, or where your child lives, and legal custody, which determines who makes major decisions about education, healthcare and religion.

To put the plan into practice, we help you determine, we help you determine when your child will stay with each parent and who will handle pickups. The resulting schedule should account for school routines and work commitments, with clear provisions for holidays. If you reach an agreement, we prepare it for both parents to sign and seek court approval to make the terms enforceable.

Residency Requirements Before Filing A Divorce In Lake County

Lake County courthouse in Crown Point, Indiana

Indiana requires at least one spouse to satisfy state and county residency rules before either spouse files for divorce. Three basic conditions apply:

  • Six months of residency in Indiana immediately before filing
  • Three months of residency in Lake County immediately before filing
  • A divorce petition filed with the Lake County Clerk

Those time periods run through the day you submit the petition. If you recently moved, that date can determine whether Lake County is the proper place to start the divorce.

Reach Out To A Family Lawyer Serving Crown Point Today

If you are preparing for a divorce or addressing custody or support in Lake County, the next steps depend on your circumstances and the orders already in place. Call Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., at 219-444-4322 or use our online contact form to discuss your family law matter with our attorneys. We also handle domestic violence and criminal matters in Crown Point.