Is inheritance subject to creditors

Inherited property in the form of home, cash and collectibles are only partially exempt from attachment under Indiana law, and depending on the...

How can i get back my personal property?

You can file what is called a "replevin" action in the circuit/superior court of your county and name your Uncle and the bank as Defendants. You...

Can I keep my house and car if I file Ch 7 bankruptcy?

The property you can keep in bankruptcy is controlled by your available exemptions. Since you don't have any equity in your home, the exemption...

How do I handle a contempt of court citation for FTA over Elkhart City Ambulance bill,in which Elkhart Fire had written off?

Failure to appear in court, any court, including small claims, can result in a contempt finding and the issuance of a body attachment. If the...

Can a creditor garnish your wages without serving any paperwork at all?

This is a very common problem and occurrence, but yes, if the court's record shows that service was made, or "perfected," then a default judgment...

Whether your mother would be able to keep her home in filing bankruptcy depends on the equity in the home that your mother has. Indiana's real...

Bankruptcy and Summons.....

Timing is crucial when you receive a summons. The filing of a bankruptcy petition with the bankruptcy court is what creates an "automatic stay"...

What is the time frame for filing an civil lawsuit?

There isn't enough information provided to determine if you have a viable claim. If you were in or are in Chapter 13, all arrearage and fees...

I filed Ch 13 bankrupcy & failed to submit all the required paperwork by its due date even with an extention, can I refile?

The correct practice varies from district to district, but unless the court ordered a bar to re-filing, you should be able to refile and the...

Is 6 to 8 weeks to wait for a ruling by judge in a visitation/custody issue a normal period of time in Indiana?

While the judge "technically" should rule within 30 days, it is very common that it doesn't happen - especially around the holidays! Sometimes, if...