For LGBTQ+ individuals, changing your name is the final step in a long-fought battle in finding yourself. However, it can be more complicated than for others changing their name, like a married woman changing her last name to her Indianapolis, Indiana, husband. Pro se...
When you hear the term, guardian, you may think of gladiators or comic book or movie heroes. However, if you are a parent, a guardian is an essential part of your estate plan. Why is it essential? Indianapolis metro area parents know they need an estate plan to make...
Indiana parents want the best for their children. That includes providing them with a stable home, a safe environment, proper food, clothing and a place to live. This is even more important if the parents are getting divorced. Child support is one of the most key...
Are you in an unhappy marriage? Is your gut telling you something is not right in your marriage? If so, how do you tell when it is time for counseling or a Hamilton County divorce attorney? Counseling First, if you are not happy, it is always time for counseling....
Like other states, Indiana has a process under which a couple can ask for a legal separation. A legal separation works much like a divorce, but there are some important differences. During a legal separation proceeding, a court will issue orders about child custody,...
People may file for bankruptcy just before, during, or right after they file for a divorce. While it might affect what debts may or may not get discharged, a looming, pending or freshly finalized divorce case will not usually disqualify someone from filing for...
Bankruptcy can become an option for anybody who is drowning in debt. Young people who irresponsibly wrack up credit card debt and other balances can suddenly find themselves in need of relief. Married couples who are behind in their house payments due to a layoff of a...
Many – perhaps most – people in Indiana have some level of debt. In many cases, having certain types of debt is a good thing, but it can easily turn into a nightmare. When debt begins to pile up, a sudden change circumstances – the loss of a job, an injury or an...
Divorcing parents often worry about not being able to spend as much time with their children as they used to prior to the divorce. However, parents should always prioritize their child’s needs and making sure that they are safe, happy, and healthy. Creating a...
Overwhelming debt has struck many Indiana residents. You may be struggling with high medical bills, out of control credit card debt or be behind on your mortgage payments after losing your job. In the past, filing for bankruptcy was seen as a sign of failure. Times...