Purchasing a home in Indiana is a complex process, involving many steps and a lot of paperwork. Whether you are purchasing your first home or have prior experience with buying and selling real estate, the final step in the process is usually the closing. Signing...
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What is adverse possession?
In general, a person acquires title to property through a purchase or perhaps inheritance. It might come as a surprise to learn that, under limited circumstances, a person can acquire title to land simply by living on or possessing the land for 10 or more years....
How is child custody determined in Indiana?
Child custody can be an overwhelming concern during divorce and create anxiety on both sides. If you are a parent going through a divorce and are worried about what your child custody arrangement might look like, it can be helpful to be familiar with how child custody...
Modifying an order for child custody in Indiana
When an Indiana judge signs the final order in a divorce proceeding, most parties assume that the order is final. Life is uncertain however, and a person’s financial or living circumstances may change substantially after the proceeding has been completed. The existing...
Tips for drafting an eSports contract
The field of eSports has exploded in recent years, resulting in many business opportunities that require the drafting of complex agreements or contracts. Whether you are a business owner, player, promoter or sponsor, you will probably be involved with a contract at...
Custody, parenting time and sharing information about the child
In Indiana, the end of a marriage can be difficult for everyone involved. This is especially true for children and as parents try to navigate the changed circumstances. The parents must coordinate and try to work together to ensure the child is the priority and has a...
Using mediation to settle a business law or family law dispute
Business and family disputes can have many issues in common, not the least of which is the severing of the former emotional bonds that may have united the business owners or the spouses. The uncoupling process can be slow and stressful and, if a trial is required,...
What is parental alienation?
For divorcing or divorced parents, if you have noticed a change in your relationship with your children, it could be natural, but it could also be parental alienation (PA). Essentially, PA occurs when one parent initiates a strategy to alienate the other parent by...
Modifying an order for child support in Indiana
One the most difficult issues in any Indiana divorce is which spouse will have custody of the minor children. Many Indiana residents facing a divorce assume that the court will issue an order that resolves this question once and for all. But a sudden life change –...
What is adverse possession in Indiana?
Acquiring legal title to real property in Indiana can be accomplished in a number of ways. Most commonly, legal title is obtained through a real estate purchase transaction. Another common way one can obtain title to real estate is through inheritance. A third,...