Fort Wayne, Indiana Law Blog
Divorce’s impact on retirement accounts
According to Investopedia, your pension plan is not exempt from your divorce proceedings. The money that the two of you added to your respective retirement accounts or pension plans throughout the marriage counts as a marital asset. The money you entered into your...
Understanding Indiana child support calculations
Indiana state law requires both parents to support their children financially, even if they never wed or decided to end their marriage. Reviewing the Indiana child support guidelines will help you understand how much child support you may receive or expect to pay. The...
How dangerous are backyard bounce houses?
Throwing a party for your child in Indiana means pulling out all the tricks. A popular fixture at backyard parties are inflatable bounce houses. Kids love to jump around in them, and now they come in such an array of designs. Some even have ball pits and slides. They...
What happens to your mortgage and home after a divorce?
In Indiana, when couples decide to call it quits, there are many things that must be divided. From custody to money to property, the process can be extensive and tense. One major thing that many people worry about is the mortgage. If you both own a portion of the home...
How is probate beneficial?
Probate is something you may hear a lot about when it comes to estate planning. It is very easy to find a lot of information about how to avoid probate in Indiana. You may wonder if this process is so bad, then what is the point of it. The truth is it is not as bad as...
When might a property owner assume liability for your injuries?
If you slip and fall on another person's or entity's property in Indiana, you may wish to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. To do so, you must be able to prove that the property owner or occupier was somehow negligent, and that said negligence lead...
Times you need a power of attorney
Designating a durable power of attorney in Indiana can protect you in the event of your incapacitation. The documents created and the people designated to carry out your wishes must understand the importance of the task. The times you need a power of attorney usually...
7 essential components of any parenting plan
As a husband or wife, you realize marriage is not always easy. Raising children can also be tough. While divorce may be the best way to resolve your marital problems, you do not want your kids to suffer. A well-drafted parenting plan gives you an invaluable tool for...
Is your spouse committing financial fraud?
If you and your spouse are a high-asset couple who have decided to seek an Indiana divorce, you would do well to remain vigilant to signs that (s)he may be committing financial fraud. Unfortunately, asset hiding and other forms of such fraud represent relatively...
Car crash kills recent Indiana graduate
A 22-year-old recent graduate of Quincy University in Indiana planned to participate in commencement exercises this month after completing his studies last December. Instead, he is now dead after a car accident that took place on Saturday morning on an Indiana toll...
