Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

manipulative mother

My fiance is still going through a divorce after 4 years. He and his ''ex'' had everything worked out, but then one year he made more money, and we also got together, moved into a big house (based on my income) and had a baby....now she is trying to change everything. She is trying to get sole custody, even though they do 50% split with time and he splits 50% of all expenses. there are now many issues due to her jealously, including the last one of taxes--it was his year to claim the dependent--which she acknowledges because she claimed the child and is giving him a $1000 credit. He doesn't want this. She didn't ask him. He is self employed and wanted the deduction himself so he won't have to pay the difference in taxes--which would be $1500 if he claimed her. they have yet to go to court.....will this behavior, where she is manipulating things to her advantage again......make her look bad? he's always been active coaching her and there for his time. Also, on at least 28 of her nights with her mom, she was actually at grandmas. Does the court recognize that that means the mom is not physically providing for the child? She has passed it off to someone else on a regular basis--even if it is family? thanks


Asked on 2/03/09, 10:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Re: manipulative mother

These are really questions that should be asked of your fiance's attorney. His attorney would be in the best position to know the facts of the case and answer your questions within the context of the entire case, including who the judge or magistrate is, which of course can have a major effect on how this conduct is viewed. Good luck.

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Answered on 2/04/09, 7:57 am


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