Paternity & Fathers' Rights Indiana
Fathers' Rights to Child Custody in Indiana: Moving Beyond the 'Mothers' Preference' Myth
A common misconception among unmarried parents is that the mother automatically has absolute rights to the child, leaving the father with little to no legal standing. While it is t...
Establishing Paternity in Indiana: A Comprehensive Guide for Unmarried Fathers
When a child is born to unmarried parents in Indiana, the law does not automatically recognize the biological father's legal rights. Without establishing paternity, a father cannot...
Can an Unmarried Father Legally Change a Child's Last Name in Indiana?
When a child is born out of wedlock in Indiana, the mother usually chooses the child's surname on the birth certificate. Often, mothers choose to give the child their own maiden na...