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My public defender talked me into admitting.The allegation was true. He said we're not gonna win.We're just gonna have a mad judge and be in the same Situation if you continue to to deny it. But the Evidential proof the other side had wouldn't have proved anything.
When child support was established, there was court order saying I was to claim my child each and every tax year. Dated back to 2012. I was taken off child support in 2019 and modification says
9. All other provisions not modified herein in the Agreed Order Establishing
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My parents separated and I have papers from each of them saying they no longer want guardianship.
Nor am I getting anything from my dad inheritance

answered on Jan 21, 2025
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your father - losing a parent is incredibly difficult, and dealing with property issues during this time must be adding extra stress.
If your father had a will, you should obtain a copy from the probate court in the county where he lived. This... View More
just need to know what form to use to request judge change who can claim dependents on tax. I am custodial parent. i have gotten proficient in e-filings and representing myself, I just want to ensure I am using the correct form/draft for this one.
I had a criminal EPO on my ex-husband. He went and filed a civil one on me with a bunch of lies. We went to court and the referee said I’m not asking you if you agree with this I’m asking you if you can stay away from him for two years And then issued the EPO with paperwork that says I was... View More
My husband is a permanent green card holder can he change his last name
Our court order states that we are supposed to alternate tax years I never fully agreed to this because I didn't think it was fair because I'm the one that does 98% of care for our child he pays child support that he was forced to pay and that's it and I need the money more can I be... View More

answered on Jan 12, 2025
If you don’t complete Form 8332 as your court order requires, the court could potentially hold you in contempt. Courts take their orders seriously, and not following them might lead to legal consequences.
Since you’re providing most of the care for your child and need financial support,... View More
I am writing this on behalf of my brother, xx, and little sister,xx and myself. I live in South Carolina, but my siblings above live in the area or close to the area of your practice. Our parents live in Whitheland, Indiana (Johnson County).
A little over a week ago, our other sister's... View More

answered on Dec 16, 2024
Your siblings, either collectively or individually, will most likely be better served by requesting a consultation with a family law lawyer and discussing the details and specific goals to develop a strategy or strategies to help these children.

answered on Dec 11, 2024
Generally, siblings don't have the legal right to control how their brother or sister manages their life or finances unless specific legal arrangements are in place.
If you're concerned about your sibling's ability to handle their own affairs, they would need to grant... View More
My husband passed away last year. Father in law is very ill. Am I the care consultant for my father in law since his only child has passed away? Am I responsible for my father in-law in medical decisions and life after death? Burial? Funeral? His estate?

answered on Nov 16, 2024
The answer depends in great part on whether your father-in-law has already executed documents such as a Power of Attorney or Advance Directive. If he has not done so, Indiana statute 16-36-7-42 provides in brief summary that A friend who: (A) is an adult; (B) has maintained regular contact with... View More
Paternity affidavit was filled out but I was threatened to sign it. How can I get this redone.

answered on Nov 14, 2024
I need to know more details about your case to be sure, but, if you have good reason to suspect that your ex is not your son's biological father, then you may have a legal basis for asking the Court to rescind the paternity affidavit.
Ind. Code 16-37-2-2.1(r):
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I share custody of my child with someone who doesn't have a job or a car and owes thousands in custody payments. I've been picking up and dropping off my daughter for years. I'm being taken advantage off.
What’s on the court order is I have to make reasonable... View More

answered on Oct 30, 2024
What is considered "reasonable" as defined in your Order on Child Support is going to be up to the interpretation of the Judge who issued that Order. For some, it may be considered reasonable to make such accommodations in the name of facilitating parent-child relationships, for others it... View More
im married going through rough spot. my other is staying with family. we are still legally married. we never filed for a legal separation or anything. i was dumb and had someone move in. now i cant get them to leave. i gave notice of quit. week after the date they are still there. they said it had... View More

answered on Sep 10, 2024
You said it. You acted foolishly. The police are the "law enforcement" officers. If you don't want the police involved, how can you expect any assistance from the judicial system? If an eviction Order for a restraining Order is entered against the person living in your house, who... View More
My father signed a POA before he passed leaving everything to his wife & her kids. His wife just passed away as well. I find no evidence of a will. I've contacted his lawyer to see if he had a trust but she won't respond. Do i have any rights?

answered on Jun 5, 2024
POA ends at death of principal. The heirs probably own the real property, which may be the heirs of the wife. Hire an IN attorney to search the title and for assets.
My case was 5 years ago and so was my felony I graduated a inpatient rehab and drug court and been sober that long I need to get placement of my grandson please help me

answered on Jun 3, 2024
Let CPS and the court know that you are willing to have a hair follicle drug test done to prove you no longer are on drugs.
If CPS won’t work with you on this send an e-mail to the judge saying you’re willing to take a hair follicle drug test to prove you’re not participating in... View More
I live in Indiana. My daughter’s dad has a record of abuse. We eased into visits having no overnights for a couple months at first. Now he has a gf from another state and goes there and leaves our child there and never tells me where she is, if she left state or who has her while he is working.

answered on Jun 3, 2024
He is obligated to tell you were he will be taking your child especially if your child is “being left” with the gf. He is required to inform you why is your daughter being left with the gf. Where is he? Look in your court documents to see if the parents were given “right of first... View More
Violating parenting time order
Violating court ordered therapy for children
Violating initial agreement for living accommodations
Removed my access to children’s medical records

answered on Apr 25, 2024
A motion for contempt is not a DIY project. You need to consult an attorney with experience in the area of family law in or near the county of the court that issued the orders being violated. It is very easy for an inexperienced attorney--much less a layperson--to fail to satisfy the specificity... View More
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