Stepparent adoption can solidify family bonds by granting legal recognition to the parent-child relationship that has already developed. In Indiana, the process allows a stepparent to assume full parental responsibilities, offering security and stability to the family...
Business relationships can turn hostile if you lack proper legal protections. Many business owners run into expensive problems because their contracts aren't clear or have missing terms. Specific clauses can help you prevent legal issues before they start—or put you...
If you are purchasing or selling a home in Indiana, your real estate contract will likely contain several contingency clauses. It is important to know about some common types of contingency clauses and what they mean. A real estate contract governs the terms of the...
Customer-facing businesses in Indiana must ensure that the consumers of their goods and services pay their bills promptly. After all, if a business cannot convert its work into income, it will not be able to operate profitably and could wind up in financial trouble....
A fundamental part of determining child support under Indiana law is calculating the parents’ income. The child has basic needs that must be met and both parents are expected to contribute. When looking at the guidelines, analyzing what the parents earn and how to...
Many individuals and businesses in the Indianapolis area will at some point need a contractor to build a home or commercial building for them or will require significant repairs and improvements to an existing structure. These deals can cost between thousands and...
When most businesses in Indiana are facing legal challenges, the decision-makers are looking for cost-effective solutions. However, if you are already facing litigation, what are your options? A path through litigation Breach of contract litigation is among the most...
There are many parents in Indiana who feel a great deal of trepidation about child support orders. Whether they are the payor or the receiving parent, oftentimes parents worry about child support being ordered in an amount that is too much or too little, depending on...
Child support can seem like a mysterious concept to many parents in Indiana because no two people pay the same amount. This is true even though the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines have been implemented by the state Supreme Court. How is that possible? What...
Divorce often involves many strong emotions and this is why people may assume a divorce must always end in a trial. While it is true that emotions can cause divorce to be longer or costlier than it could be, most divorces settle out of court. One of the best ways to...
