answered on May 20, 2020
You should consider speaking with Indiana Legal Services (https://www.indianalegalservices.org/) or the Indianapolis Bar Pro Bono Program (https://www.indybar.org/). If you live in a county other than Marion, then contact your local court and see if they can provide you with information on local... Read more »
I have been unable to contact my son. I don’t have a lawyer yet, but am looking for one. What are my options with finding my son?
answered on May 18, 2020
Based on the information in your question you should seek counsel from your area immediately.
(home, recreational property, 401Ks, etc.). Minor child just turned 17 years old. I need to start the divorce process. How should I proceed/what do I do? Covid 19 protocol for face to face meetings with a lawyer? I never thought it would come to this.
answered on May 18, 2020
Based on the information provided in your question it would depend on the lawyer if they are doing face to face meetings or not. Additionally, no one ever is prepared or ready for this in their life, so finding a lawyer in your area that fits your needs is important.
I am unsure how to properly fill out several sections of the documents required, such as the summons and divorce decree section. I would love some assistance so that it is done properly before I submit it to my county courthouse.
answered on Apr 30, 2020
You need to use whatever your legal last name is at this time. Also, I would highly recommend that you seek assistance from an experienced divorce attorney. While the courts do allow parties to go through this process without representation, generally this is not DIY territory.
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.... Read more »
My friend lived in Indiana. She got married and had a baby with her husband. He didn't want to sign the birth certificate. They are now separated and they have not established paternity (but he is in fact the biological father). Does he have any rights to the baby even though they are married?
answered on Apr 7, 2020
If a child is born during a marriage, the husband is presumed to be the father, although that can be rebutted. If the husband and your friend are still married, he does have custody/parenting time right, although exactly what they are would need to be decided by a court.
My house, car, and bills are all in my name. He had absolutely nothing but a bag of clothes when I met him. I already had my car when I met him, and built and moved into a new home right before we got married. He does work and contribute to the household, but I dont feel after 2½ years of... Read more »
answered on Apr 7, 2020
The general position of Indiana law is to aim for an equitable division of all "marital property," which generally includes any property obtained after the date of marriage. However, the implementation of this rule varies greatly depending on the facts of each situation. Also, parties... Read more »
Me and my ex husband got evicted back in 2015 went to court they won, I haven't worked since the court ended in 2017 well they are trying to say I work which I don't but take me to court for money well at the time of mine and my ex husband court date he agreed to take full responsibility... Read more »
answered on Apr 1, 2020
Yes, unfortunately, the apartment can still come after you for the debt that you signed on for with your husband, and any of your other creditors for the same type of situation can also come after you. While your divorce agreement is a court order and does make your ex-husband liable for the debts,... Read more »
They are selling their house in Northern Indiana since he lost his job. She is moving back to Johnson county, he is moving to Marion county for a job. Where do they file for divorce?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
At least one of the parties will need to have lived in the county of filing at least 3 months prior to the date of filing. Therefore, if they are both living in northern Indiana and have been for some time, they should file in their county there.
After I filled for divorce one week after, I was obligated to leave the family house with a PO. is this considered the final separation?, or is final separation when the Divorce its is settled in the court?
answered on Feb 21, 2020
Based on your question final separation can occur when the divorce is filed.
I had a lawyer pro bono & we couldnt find my husband.
I found out that I had to pay 280 for an ad in the paper where we last knew he resided but I couldnt afford the fee.
I was told I couldnt file for child support until the divorce paperwork was in place.
Is this... Read more »
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Based on your question you can go to your local IV-D Prosecutor's Office and see if they will allow you to.
He received 37,000 for the sale and put in into our joint account. One month later, he took all of the money from the joint account and left me with 600. Can he do that?
She was initially self admitted, however is being transferred from a stress center to "another facility" that the staff will not disclose to any one. The will not even confirm that she is at the stress center at this time, although her mother confirms that she is there.
answered on Feb 10, 2020
Based on your question you can file for divorce at anytime for any reason in the State of Indiana.
My ex claims she has 3 jobs! 1 babysitting job under the table for 2 friends. 1 babysitting job for a legit company down the street. And 1 job at the YMCA paying less than $9/hr and less than 15 hours a week. She says her total income is $215/week. I can get her a bus driving job making $608/wk.... Read more »
answered on Feb 10, 2020
Based on your question no the court can't order her to get a real job, she is employed. You can request that her boyfriends income be imputed but there is no guarantee it will by the court.
She filed for divorce in a county we do NOT have residence in (her mom and dad's home). She moved herself there with my son under the pretense that she would be seeing a specialist for his health and doing work while her parents babysit. I was more than taken by surprise by the divorce... Read more »
answered on Feb 5, 2020
Based on your question the residency requirement is 3 months in any county in the State of Indiana. You are still the biological parent and should have custody and parenting time. You need to seek counsel to address these matters.
No kids, but solely involves a single dollar amount he was to pay. He has not paid it and his lawyer is failing to respond to any phone call and email I make and send. I was going to file a contempt motion but was not sure this was the best route.
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Based on your question a contempt citation should be filed.
I had until 12/16 to be paid the money and move out. I did so and signed a quit claim deed in order to be considered by my new mortgage company for a loan on a new house. Now the ex won’t sign the loan assumption papers or refinance... what can I do?
answered on Jan 23, 2020
Your redress is through the court that ordered your divorce. Your ex has violated the court order. You will file a Rule To Show Cause, and because he has violated the order you might be able to get an attorney to represent you to get an order demanding he pay your fees. If you don’t want to hire... Read more »
Our divorce decree does not state whose address is her legal address. My address is used for health insurance as I carry it and her dad's address is used for school. She will be getting her license soon and we are not sure what address should be used.
answered on Jan 20, 2020
You should consider modifying the decree to explicitly state the Child's formal address. This could continue to cause problems down the line.
We do not have joint custody. I have custody of the oldest, my ex has custody of the two younger. Where in the guidelines does it address split custody child support?
answered on Dec 24, 2019
Your situation would be addressed directly by the Indiana Child Support Calculator, which takes into account any additional child support obligations of either party. Hope that helps.
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