Directions

You are working as a paralegal at the renowned Domestic Relations law firm of Bailey and Cochrane, LLC. Your supervising attorney sent you the following memo, requesting you to research your state's law (INDIANA) and respond in the form of a memo. The memo required must be drafted as a professional document, contain citations for at least two primary legal sources, and be at least

750-words in length.

Memo to: Paralegal Staff

From: Attorney F. L. Bailey

Re: The Marriage of Kramer

Our client, Mrs. Kramer, informed us that her husband is refusing to agree to any custody or visitation proposals. The couple has two children, ages 12 and 15. To help me prepare for the contest, please research and report back to me on the following questions:

• Explain the procedural steps that must be taken before a child custody contest can be brought before the Court.
• Discuss how the wishes of the children might be a factor in the custody determination, given their ages.
• Can the Judge can order joint custody even when the parties do not agree? Explain your answer.

Attorney Bailey