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I am NCP.  In Indiana.  Ex has insurance on kids, but won't supply me with information as court ordered.
My son, 12, is in desperate need of braces and CP knows this, but is
spending all extra money on vehicles...long story!

1) Anyways, can I take my son to get the braces, pay my half of whatever insurance doesn't pay and send bill to CP?
2) Or can I just pay for them myself without reprocutions from CP or courts?

I really don't care who pays he just needs to get them and I am getting NOWHERE with EX or EX's spouse on this issue..

Any input is greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.

I am non-custodial parent of 2 children. 1 in public school, 1 being home schooled.  Once again I find myself "arguing"/"begging" for time with my children during Christmas Break.   We are in Indiana, different counties.   I am pasting the exact wording from the Indiana Parenting Guidelines.......


B.  Christmas Vacation.

One-half of the period which will begin at 8:00 P.M. on the evening the child is released from school and continues to December 30 at 7:00 P.M.  If the parents cannot agree on the division of this period, the custodial parent shall have the first half in even-numbered years.  In those years when Christmas does not fall in a parent's week, that parent shall have the child from Noon to 9:00 P.M. on Christmas Day. The winter vacation period shall apply to pre-school children and shall be determined by the vacation period of the public grade school in the custodial parent's school district.


Of course we both read this different.  I read it as the vacation period is determined by the school districts vacation.  (12/22 thru 1/7)  Ex reads it as the vacation is from the night they get out of school until the 30th.  Which would be the 22nd thru the 30th.  So they want to split 8 days of vacation as opposed to the two weeks.

1) how do you understand this reading?
2) is it worth it to, once again, involve my attorney?  (if I am wrong, by your standards, I probably wouldn't)

Just need to know which direction to head on this, argue or settle, but HATE settling when it comes to my children!
Thank you!
 

I am writing this for a friend, as you have helped me many times I am hoping together we can help him!
He is behind approximately $3000 in support.  Was basically unemployed for 3 years, actually made about $2500 a year doing odd jobs.  Sent support when possible.  Took son to get shoes, clothes and hair cuts every chance he had.  Even borrowed money to do it.
In no way is he saying he isn't at fault.  He now has a full time job and is willing and wanting to do whatever he has to to take care of.
Problem is, his ex didn't start the court order for the arrears, the state of indiana did.  (State of Indiana, IF&SSA)  He has been trying to contact the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, with all the run around from the office workers you can imagine.  He has given them his employment information.  His ex wife has agreed to him having additional taken from his check weekly to get arrears paid, even tho I doubt she would have much say in it.   I know you would probably say borrow the money to pay off the arrearage, but that isn't possible.
So, my questions:
1) is there a "correct" way to write the DPA requesting that this be done without having to go to court?  (forgot to mention he lives 3 hours away from county court is in)
2) Does his ex-wife have any say in this since it is the state initiating this?
3) do you have any advise for the letter to the DPA praying for her mercy in getting this handled without the drive, missed work, and fees for cour? (obviously can't afford an attorney)

Thank you for any help you can give us!

Soc,

I have been NCP for 7 years now...I am ready to have my attorney file motion for modification of custody.  I also know that my ex is ready to file a motion for increase in child support.

1) Should I go ahead with my motion before ex does?

2) Does it matter which motion is filed first? or does one look better than the other...if you know what I mean.  

Thanks!

I am NCP.  Regular visitation arrangements.  Terrible relationship with CP and spouse.  Both in Indiana.  

I was recently informed that CP is discussing home schooling children.  (11 & 8)

Currently both children are straight A students and thrive in the school environment.   Children have no friends outside of school at CP home.  

Not happy about this, but have not discussed with CP.  (son told said he overheard a conversation)  It was said that they were going to do this due to school system being expensive.  Although they send one child (ex's SS) to a private christian school currently!

1) Can CP home school without informing NCP?
2) Can NCP stop CP from home schooling children?
3) If this is NOT the only issue (many others) can this assist in custody modification?

Thank you!  Just want to know what, if anything, I can do about this.
Any input appreciated.