Indiana Governor Supports New Hate Crime Legislation
Any act classified as a crime is illegal by its nature, and some include the element of intent to commit a certain act in order to find a person guilty of the offense. However, the motivation behind a criminal act, i.e. what pushed a person to do a specific thing, is not necessarily relevant to...
Can You File Too Many Bankruptcy Petitions?
The vast majority of Americans will experience some type of financial crisis at some point during their lives, and while some will figure out a solution without asking for outside help, others will not be so lucky, and need the relief Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides to overwhelmed debtors. Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers debtors the opportunity...
Special Considerations in Divorce with Closely-Held Businesses
It does not take much to complicate the process of divorce, and couples typically have to make a concerted effort if they want to avoid a drawn-out procedure. Property division can be particularly tricky to settle, especially if one spouse was the overwhelming breadwinner, or accumulated most of the marital assets. Along this spectrum, closely-held...
Indiana Judges Want Input on Child Support Guidelines
Having a child brings a lot of responsibility, from physically caring for the child to teaching him or her how to become a productive member of society. In addition to these childrearing duties, parents also have the obligation to financially support their children to adulthood. This obligation is inherent but unspoken when children are born...
The Different Stages of Divorce
Divorce is one of those issues that often brings people into the legal system for the first time, but it is also a time when the individuals involved are most vulnerable. Divorce is rough, and the complexities of the legal system tend to make things even more convoluted for couples seeking to end their marriage....
When Former Spouses Ignore Court Orders
Divorce brings about a lot of change for families, and spouses often struggle to find equilibrium in the wake of this decision. One of biggest changes wrought by this experience is the private or court-ordered settlement agreement both parties are legally obligated to follow. Ideally, a couple crafts their own agreement, an approach that tends...
Can You Cancel a Divorce Settlement?
Deciding on the terms of a divorce settlement is not an easy process, and couples able to settle their issues without court intervention should be praised for their foresight and ability to compromise. Private divorce settlements are apt to represent the needs and desires of each spouse more fairly, and the contribution each spouse made...
The Central Importance of the Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy
High amounts of debt can weigh on a person every moment of the day. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an option that debtors can access to find relief from debt that is beyond their means, and many rules govern how the process works, which is separate from the regular federal court system, how the debtor qualifies,...
The Rules for Relocating with a Child After Divorce
People are much less stationary and more willing to consider moving to a new city, state, or country in hopes of finding a better job and life. When parents share custody of a child, though, such decisions affect far more than just one individual. Assuming parents share parenting time, each is entitled to the opportunity...
Supreme Court Clarifies Discharge When Fraud is Alleged
When someone decides to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it is usually the result of unforeseen and overwhelming circumstances that impair his or her ability to meet financial obligations. Rarely does someone use bankruptcy as a means of eliminating a debt he or she could otherwise pay. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation process and...