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General Information About Orders of Protection
An Order of Protection is also known as a Protective Order. It is an order you get from the court that tells someone to leave you alone. Of course, it is only a piece of paper, and it is not absolute protection against violence. However, it certainly can ... -
How to Get an Order of Protection
If you are having problems with domestic or family violence, you should consider getting an Order of Protection (also known as a Protective Order). Please see Orders of Protection-General Information before reading this information. [Note: You can click o ... -
Violation of a Protective Order
Violation of a protective order is a crime. The person who violates a protective order can also be found in contempt of court. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer to that question, or you can scroll down the page to see all t ... -
Do I have to report suspected child abuse?
In Indiana, any person who has reason to believe that a child is a victim of child abuse or neglect has a duty to make a report to Child Protective Services (CPS) or to the police. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer to that ... -
TANF and Domestic Violence
Have you been a victim of domestic violence? Do you now get, or do you want to apply for, TANF benefits? There are some exceptions to the TANF rules you should know about. Tell your caseworker about your situation. The TANF program gives special considera ... -
General Information About Adoption
Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all purposes-- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer to that question, or you can scroll down the ... -
Volunteering at ILS
What Is Indiana Legal Services? Indiana Legal Services (ILS) is a law office with a heart! ILS assists in civil areas such as housing, public benefits, consumer, health, and family law. The organization advocates on behalf of its clients in state and fe ... -
General Information About Child Custody
The court will decide what is in the best interests of the child. The court does not assume that either the mother or father will be the better custodial parent. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer to that question, or you ca ... -
Who Has Custody of the Child if there is no Court Order?
Custody will depend on whether the parents of the child are married or not. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer to that question, or you can scroll down the page to see all the questions and answers]. If the parents of the ch ... -
What is Joint Custody?
Joint custody is when the parents share custody and both make the important decisions in the child's life. It does not necessarily mean each parent has the child one half of the time. [Note: You can click on the question to go directly to the answer ...
