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What to Do If CPS Contacts You in Indiana
A DCS or CPS caseworker at your door is a decision-point, not just a conversation. Here is what to say, what not to say, and why the first 24 hours can shape what comes next.
What to Do If Arrested in Indiana
The first hours after an arrest can shape the case. Here is the step-by-step for what to do — and what not to do — before you talk to anyone else.
Who Qualifies for Expungement in Indiana
Indiana's expungement law is strict, but the eligibility rules are more forgiving than many people assume. Here is what to check before you file.
How to Appeal a DCS Substantiation in Indiana
A DCS substantiation is not a conviction, but its consequences can last. Here is how the appeal process works, what evidence matters, and how a substantiation can be challenged.
Indiana Professional License Complaints — What Licensees Need to Know
A licensing complaint is not a criminal charge, but it can still threaten a career. Here is how the process works and what to do when a complaint is filed against you.
Indiana Cheap Fast Divorce — What It Actually Looks Like
Not every divorce needs to be expensive or contested. Here is when a fast, lower-cost divorce is realistic in Indiana — and when it is not.
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Filing a Stepparent Adoption Without Consent in Indiana
If your spouse wants to adopt your child, or if your child’s stepparent wants to adopt your child, you may be wanting to know more about the step parent adoption process. In Indiana, a stepparent adoption is possible without consent of the other parent in four situations.
4 Things to Do Before Filing for Divorce
Indiana is a “no fault” divorce state so there are no specific grounds necessary to file for divorce. Here are four things you should do before filing.
Apps that Can Help Your Marriage
If you are still working on your marriage, there are several apps that you can turn to that can help improve your marriage.
Protecting Your Farm Assets During a Divorce: Essential Strategies for Farmers
Framing is a complicated business. Protecting your farm assets during a divorce is more of a topic like estate planning that requires planning ahead.
Finding Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Most Courts here require mandatory financial disclosure of assets but parties sometime attempt to hide assets so that they are not included in the divorce. It is important to do your own due diligence and discovery in your divorce to make sure that you include all of the property of the marriage.
Dividing Personal Property & Household Items in a Divorce
One of the most common areas of settlement in a divorce is with relation to personal property and household items. The items are often specific to the individual or it is possible to reach an agreement on how to split everything up.
How to Handle Hostile Communication in a Custody Case
What can you do if your custody case takes a turn and becomes hostile? There are several things you can do to help break up the hostility and improve communication.
AppClose: An app to help with co-parenting.
Successful co-parenting relies heavily on clear communication between both parents. Important things such as a request to pay a medical bill or a notice to the other parent regarding a parent teacher conference can get lost, forgotten, or miscommunicated. Appclose can help bridge the communication gap.
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