How can we get help without a large retainer?

You can try Indiana Legal Services, Heartland Pro Bono Council, or Indianapolis Bar's Pro Bono Panel. Speak with each of these organizations and...

Is a hearing date for evication legal if not sent by the court?

Yes, a hearing date for an eviction can be legal even if it wasn't sent by a court. That's because attorneys are allowed to use service by...

If we don't leave on our court ordered eviction date how long will we have before sherriff removed us ?

This will largely depend on how quickly the landlord acts to notify the court/sheriff that you still have not left. Once those parties are...

Can my landlord evict me for not paying late fees?

This is something that would need to be addressed in the lease. If there is a provision in your lease permitting such an arrangement, then it's...

How do I go about my husband adopting my son?

You would need to petition a court for adoption by stepparent, and notify the biological father. Your path would be easier if you could gain...

You should contact your landlord - preferably in writing - inform them of the problem, and request that they fix it. You must give them a...

Can I repossess tires that have not been paid for

Your better bet may be to take this to small claims court. You will need to show the judge that you in fact paid for the tires, and that the...

What you received may have been a "10-day Notice to Quit." Indiana law requires landlords to provide these to tenants, in certain circumstances,...

If my son does not want to see his father does he have to?

Generally, your son's opinion of whether he wants to spend time with his father carries no weight from a legal standpoint. If the court order...

Can I get emergency custody of my two children?

Under the circumstances you've described, it's unlikely that a court would grant you emergency custody, since the children don't appear to be in...