Buying a home in Indiana is an exciting step, but most people don't think about flooding until a disaster strikes. Floods are the most common natural disaster in the state. Still, many buyers don't find out if a house has flooded before or if it sits in a high-risk...
When an Indiana couple gets a divorce, it can save them time, money and stress if they can come to a negotiated settlement of the lingering issues. That includes property division, child custody, child support, relocation, and spousal maintenance. The law allows and...
"Alimony" is a somewhat old-fashioned term that refers to a payment or series of payments from one spouse to another after divorce to provide the receiving spouse with income in addition to what they receive through the property division process. Today, most states...
Most sellers of one- to four-unit homes must deliver Indiana’s “Seller’s Residential Real Estate Sales Disclosure,” State Form 46234. This form describes the seller’s known property conditions before accepting an offer. Under Indiana Code, Section 32-21-5-1, any sale,...
One key difference between commercial and residential leases is you can usually negotiate terms in a commercial lease, including the type of lease. If you start a new business in Indiana, the terms of your commercial lease can have an impact on the success of your...
Like most other states, Indiana is what commonly gets referred to as an “equitable division” jurisdiction when it comes to divorce. In a nutshell, this means that a judge has to divide property between the divorcing spouses in a way that is fair. Many judges will in...
Remote work has become common in recent years. With technology providing us with the ability to work from home, starting an at-home business may now seem easier than ever. If your goal is to run an Indiana-based business from your home, you might believe that you can...
People who are starting a business in Indiana must juggle many issues. From the product or service they are selling, to the financing, to the seemingly endless number of decisions they need to make, they are simultaneously excited and fearful. It can seem...
Children are always changing, and so family law issues involving children can change as well. This means a carefully crafted court order or agreement between the parties can require modification at a later date. This is often the case with child support. The court has...
When an Indiana couple decides to get married, many choose to have a premarital agreement beforehand. There are myriad reasons for this and it does not mean that they do not trust their prospective partner. They simply want a plan in case the marriage does not work...
