Franklin Law is happy to introduce Sierra!

Sierra is the paralegal of Attorney Szczepkowski.

Five Fun Facts about her:

• Her favorite podcast is Murder with my Husband (True Crime).
• Her first car was a Brown Ford Escape (named Brenda).
• Her childhood celebrity crush was Joe Jonas from Camp Rock.
• Her first favorite movie was The Incredibles.
• Her first concert was Justin Bieber in Indianapolis as Pacers’ Stadium.

We’re happy to have Sierra as a member of our Franklin Law Team!

Welcome, Sierra!

If you are following the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, it is always good to check dates and times for the upcoming holidays. 

Easter is coming March 31, 2024. According to the Guidelines, in an “even-numbered year”  (2024) the custodial parent shall have parenting time during Easter from Friday at 6:00 PM until Sunday at 6:00 PM. 

Remember: always check your most current parenting time order for designation of the “custodial parent” and the “non-custodial parent” and whether there are any changes in your particular order that deviate from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. 

If you have any questions regarding your parenting time order or any family law matter, Franklin Law is here to assist you. Schedule your consultation today!

If you are following the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, it is always good to check dates and times for the upcoming holidays. 

Spring Break is approaching. According to the Guidelines, in an “even-numbered year”  (2024) the custodial parent shall have parenting time during Spring Break from 6:00 PM on the child’s last day of school before spring break until 6:00 PM on the last day before school begins again. Your child’s school calendar will detail the start and end dates for spring break. Work from there to determine when your start and end time is for parenting time.

Remember: always check your most current parenting time order for designation of the “custodial parent” and the “non-custodial parent” and whether there are any changes in your particular order that deviate from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. 

If you have any questions regarding your parenting time order or any family law matter, Franklin Law is here to assist you. Schedule your consultation today!

The first day of Spring is Tuesday, March 19, 2024!

With the nicer weather approaching and the sun starting to shine on us once again, we here
at Franklin Law wanted to share some different kid-friendly springtime activities you and
your little ones can enjoy for low to no cost!

● Dig for worms in the yard;
● Paint flowerpots (Painted Flower Pots)
● Color a spring color sheet (Coloring Sheets);
● Fly a kite;
● Blow bubbles outdoors (DIY Bubble Solution);
● Ride a bike (Fort Wayne Trails);
● Garden;
● Make a bird feeder;
● Visit a farm; and
● Enjoy a picnic!

Amber is our front desk receptionist.

Five fun facts about her:

• She’s irrationally afraid of Snakes (“ophidophobia”).
• Her first car was a 1997 Nissan Altima (“named Scout”).
• Her childhood celebrity crush was Ashton Kutcher from That 70 Show.
• Her first favorite movie was Sweet Home Alabama
• She was six points away from junior Olympics when she was 10 in swimming.

We’re happy to have Amber as a member of our Franklin Law Team!

Welcome, Amber!

If you are following the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines, it is always good to check dates and times for the upcoming holidays. 

2024 is considered an “even-numbered year.” 

President’s Day is Monday, February 19, 2024. According to the Guidelines, in an “even-numbered year” the non-custodial parent shall have parenting time on President’s Day, if observed by the child’s school, from Friday at 6:00 PM until Monday at 6:00 PM.

Remember: always check your most current parenting time order for designation of the “custodial parent” and the “non-custodial parent” and whether there are any changes in your particular order that deviate from the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. 

If you have any questions regarding your parenting time order or any family law matter, Franklin Law is here to assist you. Schedule your consultation today!

 

November 6th is Election Day! Don’t forget to VOTE!

Don’t know where to vote? Click here, enter your address, find your polling place and what will be on your ballot!

Reminder that if you follow the INDIANA PARENTING TIME GUIDELINES for holidays, then this year for Halloween, it is the “custodial” parent’s holiday with the child(ren). The holiday starts at 6:00 pm and goes until 9:00 pm “or at such time that coincides with the scheduled time for trick or treating in the community where the non-custodial parent resides. Trick or treating in Fort Wayne is from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm on Wednesday this year. Stay safe families and have a Happy Halloween!

A Parenting Coordinator is a third party professional called a PC who helps parents implement their parenting plan by facilitating the resolution of disputes, providing education, making recommendations to the parties, and making decisions within the scope of the court appointment.

Lindsay M. Franklin is a trained parenting coordinator and mediator and she is ready to help your family!