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House Bill 1150
answered on Sep 6, 2020
This is really something that an Indiana attorney would know best, but you await a response for four weeks. As a general matter, without regard to the type of case, court clerks can sometimes assist in obtaining file documents. However, in many places, COVID has changed some of the... View More 
My husband had a small office space attached to his brother in laws machine shop business. His wife, my husband's sister, took many of his expensive tools, probably about 1000 worth, out of the office and won't return them. They also took a check from his mailbox and at first refused to... View More
He just got out of jail, and I don't know him from Adam. If things go terribly wrong and they get out of hand, how do I protect myself from them doing whatever they want here? My daughter stayed with me years ago and was physically abusive. When I went to throw her out- she told the cops she... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2020
You may consider a protective order against the parties you are concerned about.
I'm trying to obtain a transcript or audio of these calls and have been informed Indiana law allows me to as they are public record.
I want to know if I can travel from Indiana to Ohio under the stay at home orders
answered on Apr 19, 2020
If you read the Governor's order, there are many exceptions to the general order. Some police agencies in some counties are enforcing it more strictly than others, but the police still don't have the right to pull you over for no reason at all. So, the short answer is "yes",... View More
We live in Indiana.
answered on Apr 17, 2020
It is not clear what your question is. However, if your ex-boyfriend owns the house outright, he will have the right to force you to leave. Whether or not an eviction would need to be filed would depend on a variety of factors, and there is not enough information in your question to answer that.... View More
State of Indiana
To determine if a civil protective order is still needed?
For example loss of employment, negative impact on health. do not reside in same state as petitioner (in excess of 700 miles away)
answered on Feb 24, 2020
There are many different legal avenues to get the Court to reconsider the petition and subsequent Order, which depend on the timing and circumstance among other things. It's a situation you likely wont be successful handling on your own, ask around for a referral or contact any attorney if you... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2020
You could repost in the Probate and Estate/Planning sections here. Attorneys who practice in that area would have the most insight into your situation. It would be helpful if you structured your post in the form of a question. Also, there is no need to include any personal information about... View More
DCS is saying that to foster parents are allowed to clean my kids on their taxes but I don't think that is right but they won't tell me the rules on why they can my kids were only in DCS care for maybe 5 months
answered on Dec 31, 2019
If a government agency has placed the children with a family then that qualifies for the relationship test required to claim the child as a dependent.
Assuming the other factors are in line they would be allowed to claim the child.
This is very common in foster situations.
My soon to be ex-wife wife was ordered by the Judge over the PO Hearing to return my personal property that she was refusing to return. Her parents were to drop it off at the end of my parents driveway and they did not do it. I wrote a letter to the Judge requesting that he hold them in Contempt of... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2019
There's not enough information in your question to say for sure what the document pertains to, but in general, a Motion for Rule to Show Cause is what is filed when one party is requesting that the court find another party in contempt for violation of an order. So, it could be that the court... View More
I purchased an engine from a builder in Muncie, IN. After a short period of time the engine failed. Reason being, he left out a critical valve tip part causing a valve to fail resulting in the failure. He wants to repair the engine by reworking some of the damaged parts. I asked him to replace the... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who practices in Indiana. But your question remains open for four weeks. As a general matter, one of the first things to look at would be the contract of sale, warranties, and whether there are any forum selection clauses that stipulate mandatory arbitration. In... View More
The landlord verbally agreed to certain necessary repairs which I have evidence of in text and then backed out several months after we moved in. Things like black mold and leaking roof and floor repairs. We did not sign a lease or verbally agree to a lease. We just paid the deposit and first... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2019
Unless you pay all the rent you owe the landlord COULD try to sue you--in small claims court. If I were you I would concentrate on moving out ASAP, and not worry about the landlord being unhappy. The outrageous problems you have suffered are more than sufficient to defeat any legal claim for rent... View More
I have the receipt from the time I started living here. I believe they are messing with the books. My receipt says taxes was off but I'm paying the same price plus 25 dollars more. The owner raised the rent during the race. I do not know what avenues to take to get my money or how to start the... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2019
If you have a written contract covering your extended stay both you and the hotel are bound by the terms of the written contract. And if the contract was for 30 days the hotel can raise your room rate on day 31 going forward. Why? Because under most state laws hotels can change their room rates at... View More
Land lord was notified via text message on the 21th. Promised to have someone fix it. It has not been done as of 7/6/19 nor has she responded to my text I sent 1 week ago asking about the status of the repairs. I have not had any hot water in my home since 6/21. I have rented a hotel room once a... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2019
While your written lease terms will control this unusual situation==generally speaking--landlords are responsible to make sure that their leased property is suitable for living; and tenants do not have to remain in structures that are not in livable condition. Absent some unforeseen issues, IMO,... View More
We have paid 500 of the contract. With another 300 that was also in the contract for a dump truck. We plan on paying 700 on Friday. We have been working on the house and now they are trying to move back in the contract is not even 2 weeks old all delays have been because of them. We got the power... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2019
You have several serious problems staring at you. Suggest yo hire a lawyer to help you.
Rental agreement lapsed. Tenant was contacted 24 hr in advance via phone but the number was disconnected. Tenant claims we violated their rights. We called another resident 2 1/2hr prior and they agreed to let us in verbally.
answered on May 9, 2019
The tenant has more leagal rights than you have given them. Hire a lawyer and fix the problem before it worsens.
Is mediation required
answered on Apr 28, 2019
Yes, they could. Conducting a deposition doesn't necessarily mean the opposing attorney wants to settle the case. It could simply mean they want to gather facts or confirm information they already have. In general, mediation is not a requirement, unless it is mandated or previously agreed... View More
I have served a 10 day notice & filed an eviction with the courts, of which the court date isnt until later this month. Can I force them out by changing the locks or have law enforcement to have them removed since the agreement is up? To add, there is a hold over part in the agreement, however... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2019
No, you cannot change the locks or physically remove them. Your only legal option is to obtain an eviction at the eviction hearing that you already have scheduled. If you contact the police they will not act without an eviction order.
I received four tickets in less than 24 hour period. All in the state of Indiana. One speeding, second time speeding, possession of marijuana (little amount, and paraphernalia (one hitter). I’ve had a clean record and just turned 18. He gave me a ticket for each. Will I still have to go to court?... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
The marijuana charge is a misdemeanor. You can't just pay the ticket. Get a lawyer--you may be eligible for a diversion.
answered on Oct 14, 2018
A first semester property law class in law school could devote a month to this question. On a very superficial level, real property is land, buildings, and immovable structures. Personal property is property that can be moved. Naturally, there are many subtleties and distinctions when one looks... View More
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