Emergency Guardianship Indiana: Temporary Orders for Relatives
How to get emergency guardianship of a minor in Indiana — the 90-day temporary order, what the court requires, extensions, and converting to permanent guardianship.
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Grandparent Visitation Rights Indiana: Who Can Petition and How
Indiana grandparent visitation rights under IC 31-17-5 — who has standing to petition, how it differs from guardianship and custody, and what the court considers.
How to File for Guardianship in Indiana: Step-by-Step Process
Step-by-step guide to filing for guardianship of a minor in Indiana — court forms, filing fees, notice requirements, background checks, and the hearing.
Indiana De Facto Custodian and Nonparent Custody Rights
How de facto custodian status works in Indiana under IC 31-9-2-35.5, third-party custody under IC 31-17-2, and what relatives need to prove in court.
Indiana Guardian Ad Litem: Role, Appointment, and What to Expect
What a guardian ad litem does in an Indiana guardianship or custody case, when the court appoints one, how they investigate, and what their report means for your case.
Indiana Guardianship Forms for Minor Children: County Filing Guide
Where to get Indiana minor guardianship forms, what each form does, county-specific variations for Marion, Lake, and Allen counties, and how to file.
Indiana Guardianship When a Parent Is Incarcerated
How to file for guardianship of a child in Indiana when a parent is in prison — serving notice at the facility, the parent's hearing rights, and what to expect.
Indiana Guardianship Notice Requirements and Service of Process
Who must receive notice in an Indiana guardianship case, common service options, and what happens when a parent cannot be found.
Indiana Guardianship Requirements for a Minor Child
What Indiana requires to become guardian of a minor — who can file, what the court must find, background checks, and the legal standard under IC 29-3.
Indiana Guardianship vs Custody vs Power of Attorney: Which One Do You Need?
Compare Indiana guardianship, nonparent custody, and custodial power of attorney — what each gives you, how long it lasts, and how it affects parental rights.
Filing for Guardianship Without a Lawyer in Indiana
How to file for guardianship of a minor in Indiana without an attorney — free forms, legal aid options, court self-help centers, and what pro se filers need to know.
Indiana Kinship Care Resources and Financial Help for Relative Caregivers
Financial assistance and support services for Indiana kinship caregivers — GAP, child-only TANF, Hoosier Healthwise, DCS allowances, KISS, and community resources.