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I am concerned about a situation where a doctor used a family member, who was the brother-in-law of a schizophrenia patient and living in the same household, to translate medical conversations without consent. The patient, who was under stress due to her living situation, cannot recall much of... View More

answered on Apr 21, 2025
You don't tell us who you are, nor do you specify the basis of your proposed lawsuit. To summarize, you are somehow related to an individual suffering from schizophrenia. The individual's brother-in-law translated medical conversations with unknown persons, in an unknown context, while... View More
We married September 26th 2020, he got resident status November December 2023 and abruptly left me and went back to Africa without telling me? What can I do if he is playing me for a divorce?

answered on Mar 14, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. Divorce is always challenging, but especially when dealing with a disability and immigration issues. Here are a few key things to keep in mind:
First and foremost, getting divorced should not directly impact your... View More
case involving evidence that is new to the case Divorce case

answered on Feb 24, 2024
To obtain a Motion to Correct Error form specific to Indiana for a divorce case involving new evidence, you will need to consult the court where your case is being heard. Generally, each court has its own procedures and forms for filing motions and correcting errors in legal proceedings. You can... View More
My brother is going through a divorce from his son's mom, who currently has custody but there is no court order stating so. They had a verbal agreement for visitation, but now she's trying to prevent him from seeing his son until the divorce paperwork is signed, which could take months.... View More

answered on Jun 11, 2025
Your brother is in a tough spot, and it’s understandable that he’s feeling powerless when all he wants is to see his child. Right now, without a court order in place, both parents technically have equal rights to the child, regardless of who the child lives with day to day. That means the... View More
I was married to my wife for 2 years, and I left almost 2 years ago. We have not legally separated or initiated divorce proceedings. During our marriage, we did not have joint finances or property, and I bought a new home in Indiana using only my personal income, which was in my girlfriend's... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
You're in a complicated place, and it’s understandable to want to protect what you’ve worked for. In Indiana, property acquired during a marriage—regardless of whose name it's in or who paid for it—is generally considered part of the marital estate until a divorce is finalized.... View More
I am currently going through a divorce, and I have served papers but haven't signed or agreed to anything yet. I need a no contact order because the other party is making threats and communicating disrespectfully toward me. There have been verbal abuse and threats via calls and text messages.... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
You're doing the right thing by looking out for your safety and the well-being of your child. In Indiana, you can request a no contact order—also known as a protective order—if you’re experiencing threats, harassment, or abuse during a divorce. Verbal threats and abusive messages,... View More
I am going through a divorce and have questions about the equity in our home. The house was purchased after our marriage with my spouse putting down 20%. Three years after the purchase, my spouse removed my name from the deed through a quit claim deed, which I felt was manipulated. We have one... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
This is a painful and complicated situation, and you're right to question how the house equity should be handled. Even if your name was removed from the deed, that doesn’t automatically mean you gave up your marital interest in the home. If the house was purchased during the marriage—even... View More
My husband and I both have prenuptial agreements, and we have been married for about three years. We have not combined any assets or accounts, nor do we have shared properties acquired after marriage. If my husband goes into a memory care facility, will my assets from before the marriage be used to... View More

answered on May 15, 2025
Your concern is completely understandable, especially when dealing with something as personal and emotional as a spouse’s long-term care. If you have a valid prenuptial agreement and have kept your assets completely separate—including accounts, property, and financial activity—that offers... View More
I am currently going through a divorce with my child's mother. I've discovered that my wife's ex-husband, who the child lives with, never completed a paternity test when she was born, despite being informed there was a possibility that the child might be mine. Given that the child is... View More

answered on May 14, 2025
You're facing an emotional and complicated situation, especially given the age of the child and the uncertainty that’s followed you for years. In Indiana, it is possible to request a paternity test even after many years, but the court will consider several factors before allowing... View More
I am going through a divorce where both parties are in agreement. We have agreed that the house, which is in my name as the petitioner, will remain with me, and the respondent has also decided to retain her debt. There are no children involved and no spousal support being discussed. Does an... View More

answered on Apr 13, 2025
Even though you and your spouse are in agreement on asset and debt division, it’s still a good idea to have an attorney review the divorce decree. An attorney can ensure that the terms of the agreement are clear, legally sound, and properly documented. Sometimes, even minor details can be missed,... View More
I finalized a divorce 5 years ago in Indiana after being married for just a month. At the time, my family did not give their permission for the marriage, and there was a significant age difference between us. I now live in Arizona and want to know if it's possible to file for an annulment of... View More

answered on Apr 13, 2025
Once your divorce is finalized, you generally cannot seek an annulment for that same marriage. An annulment is typically requested before a divorce is granted and is based on specific grounds, such as fraud, duress, or the marriage being legally invalid from the start. Since your divorce was... View More
None of the credit cards are in my name but I am an authorized user. I was unemployed for the duration of our marriage.

answered on Jul 13, 2023
No. Your credit will not be affected if you are only an authorized user. Unless the account is in your name, you should be unaffected by his filing.
We live in Indiana

answered on Jul 6, 2023
The service of divorce papers by the sheriff in Indiana typically pertains to the divorce proceedings in Indiana itself. The sheriff's role is to deliver the divorce papers to your husband and ensure that he is aware of the divorce case in Indiana. However, it is important to note that the... View More
If she lied to gain the upper hand to stick me with said debt what are the penalties for doing such

answered on Mar 29, 2023
If she made misrepresentations to the Court, she could be in contempt of court if you can prove she lied.
when my ex-wife and I got divorced many years ago, we had joint custody and alternated years claiming him on our taxes. Now that he is older, he never stays at her house. I ask her if I could claim him again this year because he always stays and she says no. What happens if I claim him and... View More

answered on Mar 4, 2023
If your son lives with you full time and you provide over half of his support, you may be able to claim him as a dependent on your tax return. However, if your ex-wife also claims him, the IRS will likely flag the returns and investigate the situation.
If you and your ex-wife cannot come to... View More
The house after 3 months is still not on the market. I can’t contact her because of an NCO. What can I do?
We filed without attorneys.

answered on Feb 10, 2023
You should have your divorce attorney contact her divorce attorney to see if she intends to keep that promise
She promised me my family could be together and that our kids could be sisters again. I live in Indiana. Idk what I can do. If anything. She's very abusive and I could list the things I've gone thru that I have proof of. I have text messages of her promising me, not me asking her to... View More

answered on Oct 15, 2022
I no longer practice law and am only finishing up a few cases so I cannot assist you, I can only state basic principles.
I don’t understand the “$800 later”. If you only put 800 out of pocket consider yourself lucky.
If you want to sue her fraud you probably could, but the... View More
Is he allowed to come back to the property
Is he required to pay child support

answered on Sep 20, 2022
A Protective Order also called an Order of Protection can be filed in Family Court, Divorce Court, or Criminal Court. In order to exclude your spouse or significant other from the home, you will need to request an exclusionary order. This will require you to allege specific dates in your... View More
With the kids. I broke and let him. Now with me having same job same home for yrs and he had moved 4 times and was engaged twice within a year shows me he is unstable. What are my chances if getting full custody?

answered on Jul 9, 2022
There is much confusion about what "custody" actually means.
If there is an active case in Indiana for either Paternity or Divorce, then any party wanting to move out of Indiana is going to have the burden of explaining why that move is in the child's best interests.... View More

answered on Jun 20, 2022
You are not entitled to an appointed attorney in a divorce. The only time you are legally entitled to court-appointed counsel is when you are facing possible jail time (e.g. contempt of court for not paying child support, criminal cases, etc.).
However, there are several programs like Legal... View More
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