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...
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How do I prevent payment problems with another business?
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....
Calculating child support if a parent is willfully unemployed
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...
What are my options if I am not happy with my contractor?
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...
Getting through breach of contract litigation
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...
The interaction of emancipation and child support in Indiana
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...
Decoding some of the mystery surrounding child support in Indiana
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...
Should you consider divorce mediation?
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...
Rebuilding your business after a disaster
Running your own business might be something you have always dreamed of, but if a sudden disaster strikes, it is important to know how to rebuild and recover. No matter how much you prepare your business for emergencies or a disaster, sometimes you are taken by...
How do Indiana courts decide custody?
If you are starting the custody process you probably have many questions about how Indiana courts determine custody. You and your co-parent are always free to come to your own agreement on custody. Your custody agreement can be filed with the court and be made a court...