How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Impacts Divorce Settlements
It’s no secret that divorce can be expensive. It’s also no secret that financial problems are a leading cause of divorce. For that reason, numerous Indiana residents choose to file for divorce and bankruptcy at roughly the same time. In many cases, the former spouses file a joint bankruptcy petition while they are dissolving their...
What Questions are Asked During the Meeting of Creditors?
If you are concerned about the questions that will be asked during your bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors, you shouldn’t be. Most of the questions will be extremely simple and straightforward. They will likely be considerably easier to answer than the questions that you answered during your bankruptcy consultation. However, there are some questions that occasionally...
How is Child Support Calculated in Indiana?
The state of Indiana calculates child support based on two main factors: how much each parent makes and how much money each parent must spend on their monthly living expenses. Courts will also factor in how much time each parent spends with the child and what the child needs. In this article, the Indiana family...
Chapter 7 Exemptions in Indiana
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is known as liquidation bankruptcy because you liquidate some of your assets to repay creditors. However, all states, including Indiana, have exemptions. These exemptions allow you to protect certain property from liquidation. In this article, the Indiana bankruptcy attorney, Chris Arrington, will discuss how Chapter 7 exemptions work in the State of...
Wave of Corporate Bankruptcies Could Spark Unemployment Concerns
A wave of large corporate bankruptcies is about to hit the U.S. economy. That could spark job losses for thousands of Americans, according to Wall Street forecaster Danielle DiMartino Booth. The Q.I. Research CEO indicated that a climb in corporate bankruptcies over the past year is a sign that businesses are struggling under higher interest...
The Best Interests of the Child Standard in Indiana
Courts often use various standards to determine the outcome of cases pending before them. When it comes to child custody matters, Indiana courts use “the best interests of the child” standard to determine matters related to custody, relocation, and child support. In this article, the Indiana family law attorney, Chris Arrington, will discuss the best...
Modifying Child Support Payments in Indiana
If you have been through a recent divorce or paternity hearing, you are likely paying child support right about now. You may not realize it, but Indiana law provides a way to change an existing child support order if substantial changes in circumstances are present. Your income may have changed; you may have lost your...
Establishing Paternity in Indiana
Paternity is the process of formally establishing the identity of a child’s father. Sometimes, a mother might want to establish paternity to secure child support for her children. In other cases, a father may want to establish paternity to gain parental rights over the child. In still other cases, a father may want to disestablish paternity if it would...
Woman Charged With Pointing Gun at Another Driver in Road Rage Incident
A Hendricks County, IN, woman is facing felony charges following a road rage incident involving a firearm. While driving home to Roachdale, along U.S. 36 in Hendricks County, Danville police say that the woman got extremely mad and pointed a gun at another driver. The 33-year-old driver has been charged with intimidation and pointing a firearm for a...
What is Bankruptcy Fraud?
Bankruptcy fraud is considered a federal crime. It occurs when a bankruptcy petitioner files a dishonest petition or otherwise tries to defraud the bankruptcy court. Bankruptcies are complicated legal matters, and it is, therefore, preferable to have an attorney handle your bankruptcy filing than to file the petition alone. Danville, IN bankruptcy attorney Chris Arrington discusses bankruptcy fraud below (and...