While Indiana has a set of guidelines for determining a fair amount of child support, these guidelines do not always calculate every variable. Many factors impact how much will be paid in child support. One is education. In cases where there are extraordinary...
Year: 2024
How the automatic stay serves as a lifeline
Many residents of Indiana view the filing of a bankruptcy petition as an admission of financial failure. However, when the details of the automatic stay are revealed, the stay is often seen as what Congress intended: a provision to prevent further attacks on the...
The adoption process and protecting your rights
The traditional family unit is not the only way to start or expand a family in Indiana and elsewhere. There are various reasons why a couple or an individual may seek to adopt a child. However, no matter what got you to this point, you are likely feeling a host of...
How do I modify my child support order?
Many Indiana parents rely on child support to meet their child’s needs. Child support payments help ensure a child has a fulfilling and healthy life. If you have a child support order, there may come a time when the amount you receive can no longer cover all...
The main differences between Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Indiana residents who are contemplating bankruptcy probably start with the same questions as anyone else with a legal issue: Where do I start? When it comes to bankruptcy for individuals and families, there are typically two options to understand: Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
What is a Medicaid divorce?
The thought of getting divorced for purely financial reasons may be something you would never consider. However, the unfortunate reality is that this is exactly the situation some older Ohio married couples face. This scenario has become so prevalent that there is a...
No-fault and fault-based divorce in Indiana
If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, there may be a desire to blame each other for the end of the marriage. However, Indiana is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that you do not have to prove one spouse’s marital misconduct as the reason for your...
Debt negotiations helping you with a fresh financial start
Financial problems have the tendency to get worse. Often, life problems cause the financial woe, and it is likely to be the same reason that debt increases. Whether it is a job loss, health problem, injury or death in the family, these life events could make it...
Modifying a child custody agreement in Indiana
When a couple with children separates, the court will approve a parenting agreement that specifies custody arrangements. Generally, one parent will be classified as the custodial parent, while the non-custodial parent is granted parenting time. As time passes, one or...
New year, new estate plan?
We’re well into the new year now, and many of our readers may be successfully moving through their list of goals that they want to accomplish in 2024. Hopefully, some Indiana residents have estate planning on their list of goals to complete for the new year. If that’s...