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Post-Divorce Issues · Indiana

Experienced Indiana Post-Divorce Attorneys for Modifications and Enforcement

The decree is signed, but life keeps changing. At Webster & Garino LLC, our Indiana post-divorce attorneys help you modify custody, parenting time, and support orders, enforce the terms a court already entered, and resolve the disputes that surface after a divorce is final.

We serve families throughout Hamilton, Marion, and Boone Counties, including Westfield, Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, and surrounding communities.

or call (317) 565-1818

Indiana post-divorce attorney meeting with a client at Webster and Garino
WHO WE HELP

Who We Help With Post-Divorce Issues in Indiana

No two post-divorce situations look alike. We represent clients across a wide range of circumstances, always with the same goal: an order that works in real life.

  • Parents who need a custody or parenting time order modified
  • Parents seeking a child support increase, decrease, or recalculation
  • Parents planning or opposing an out-of-state or long-distance move
  • Clients whose former spouse is ignoring a court-ordered obligation
  • Anyone served with a petition to modify or a contempt citation
  • Families finishing property transfers or retirement division after a decree

Most post-divorce disputes can be resolved by agreement, and that is almost always faster and less costly than a contested hearing. Our attorneys negotiate firmly, and litigate when your situation calls for it.

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Why Legal Guidance Matters

A post-divorce order is only as strong as its enforcement. Courts hold both parties to the language of the decree, so the right filing, the right evidence, and the right timing decide whether you get relief.

Common Post-Divorce Issues

What Can Be Changed After an Indiana Divorce?

Most post-divorce matters fall into a few recurring categories. We help you resolve each one clearly and completely.

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Modification of Orders

Custody, parenting time, and support orders can be changed when circumstances have substantially and continuously changed.

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Enforcement & Contempt

When the other parent ignores the decree, we ask the court to enforce it and to award the remedies you are owed.

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Relocation & Appeals

Indiana requires notice before a parent relocates. We handle relocation notices, objections, and appeals of unfavorable rulings.

HOW WE HELP

A Complete Approach to Life After Divorce

We guide you through every stage of a post-decree matter, from the first conversation to the final ruling.

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Initial Consultation

We review your decree and existing orders, explain your post-divorce options, and lay out realistic outcomes.

02

Order Review & Strategy

We pinpoint which provisions apply, confirm the court still has jurisdiction, and choose the right filing for your goal.

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Evidence & Documentation

We gather the records, income data, and communications that prove a substantial change or a violation of the order.

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Negotiated Agreement

We pursue an agreed modification the court can approve, while advocating firmly for your interests.

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Hearings & Litigation

When agreement is not possible, our seasoned litigators present your case at the modification or contempt hearing.

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Ongoing Support

Circumstances keep changing. We stay available for the next modification, enforcement action, or question that comes up.

Indiana Law & Local Experience

Post-Divorce Issues Under Indiana Law

Indiana courts keep jurisdiction over custody, parenting time, and support long after a decree is entered. Property division works differently: once the decree divides the marital estate, that division is final and generally cannot be revisited.

Custody changes require a substantial change in one of the statutory factors and a showing that the change serves the best interests of the child. Support modifications generally require about a twenty percent difference in the calculated amount, or a substantially different order that is at least twelve months old.

We serve clients throughout Central Indiana: Westfield, Indianapolis, Carmel, Noblesville, Zionsville, and Fishers.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About Post-Divorce Issues in Indiana

We know you have questions. Here are answers to the concerns Indiana families most often bring to our office after a divorce is final.

When can I modify a child support order in Indiana?

Indiana generally allows a modification when the recalculated support amount differs by at least twenty percent from the current order and that order is at least twelve months old, or when there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances.

What does it take to change a custody order?

You must show a substantial change in one of the statutory custody factors and that a change serves the best interests of the child. Courts are reluctant to disturb a stable arrangement without a real reason.

What can I do if my ex ignores the divorce decree?

You can ask the court to enforce the order through a contempt petition. Remedies can include make-up parenting time, wage garnishment, payment of your attorney fees, and, in serious cases, additional sanctions.

Do I need permission to move out of state with my child?

Indiana requires a relocating parent to file a notice of intent to move. The other parent may object, and the court then decides whether the move is made in good faith and serves the best interests of the child.
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Let’s Build a Plan That Protects What Matters Most

You do not have to handle a post-divorce dispute alone. Our attorneys make the process clear, compassionate, and focused on the outcome you and your family need.

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