Prenuptial Agreements and Divorce
Getting married is generally considered one of the greatest events in a person’s life. The early days of a marriage often seem ripe with possibility and evoke excitement about what is to come as the couple moves through life together. Contemplating that the relationship could end in divorce is not something most people want to...
Challenging Old Debts in Bankruptcy
The primary purpose of bankruptcy is to relieve someone of debt that they are unable to pay. People accumulate debt for a number of reasons, which are not always voluntary. Unemployment, injuries, and the onset of medical conditions are all unfortunate scenarios that people deal with everyday. If a person falls behind on a financial...
Creditors’ Rights and Obligations in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The motivation behind filing for bankruptcy for a lot of people is to stop the persistent phone calls and letters from creditors. Constant harassment from creditors can greatly affect a person’s life and leave them feeling overwhelmed and helpless. This disruption is especially problematic if the phone calls start happening at work, as this can...
Indiana Revises Bail Rules
Being arrested on suspicion of committing a crime is one of the scariest events a person can experience. Even if the person knows why police are arresting him or her, the loss of control and resulting feeling of helplessness are difficult to process. This sense of fear is exponentially heightened when the person is taken...
What You Need to Know about Bankruptcy and Credit Counseling
Facing overwhelming financial obligations is a situation no one wants to encounter, but sudden events, such as long-term unemployment, major illness, or serious injury can completely derail a person’s financial situation. Bankruptcy exists to give people a fresh start when mountains of debt threaten to swallow their future. The government, in an effort to discourage...
Dividing Property in Divorce
People tend to measure their success based on the two parameters; the health and happiness of their families and their level of financial stability. Financial stability is often achieved after years of sacrifice and work, so the effect of divorce on the structure of a family’s finances can be significant. Because of its importance, the...
What Kind of Debt is Dischargeable in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Living in today’s world is an expensive proposition. It seems there are frequent news stories about increases in the cost of food, housing, and medical care that far outpace the average person’s earnings. Unfortunately, many of the rising costs are for necessities that cannot be avoided, and if a person suffers a major accident or...
When Can You Appeal a Divorce Judgment?
The process of divorce leaves many with emotional scars that only heal with the passage of time. One aspect that is particularly trying is waiting for the court to issue the final divorce decree that indicates the marriage is no more, and that the legal process has reached its end. Of course, the real work...
Sealing Divorce Records in Indiana
Divorce is a traumatic and painful process that often leaves both spouses feeling emotionally exposed and vulnerable. It is difficult to acknowledge that a marriage did not succeed, and see the effects of a split household on one’s children. This sense of exposure is furthered by having to discuss intimate personal and financial details with...
What Happens When a Parent Violates the Parenting Plan?
Sharing parenting responsibilities with an ex-spouse or partner will inevitably create tension and disagreement at some point. Even married couples disagree about childrearing, so navigating this issue following a divorce is an even trickier proposition. One way the law tries to mitigate disputes over child custody and visitation is to require parties that share custody...