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What does this mean that the parties owe certain indebtedness and the count should make a fair and equitable division of same.

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

This is boilerplate (standard) language used in petitions for dissolution of marriage and means there are assets and marital debts between the...

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Is child support affected by the income of a new significant other?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Your ex is incorrect. Child support is calculated based on the gross incomes, all sources, of both parents. The income of a new spouse or...

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My ex-husband has filed for custody of our daughter, whom I have had sole legal and physical custody of for 7 years.

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Unfortunately, many pro se litigants are not well versed in the Rules of Trial Procedure and end up at a disadvantage if the other side is...

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I have had custody of my 10 year old son for 7 years now. My ex is now trying to take full custody. Does she have a chance?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

I am assuming there is an existing custody order in place. To change custody the amount of money she is making is immaterial. She will have to...

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Could i sign parental rights over to my mother?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Given the information you have provided, I am assuming DCS has filed a CHINS, Child In Need of Services Case, in behalf of your daughter. Once the...

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Can my husband be granted custody of our two children because of me having an affair?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

I agree with my colleagues above. You may find it helpful to review Indiana Code 31-17-2-8, which lists the factors the court will consider in...

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Where to start with emancipation.

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

A juvenile court will not consider emancipation simply because you desire to be emancipated. The requirements of Indiana Code Section 31-34-20-6...

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Do I have a lawsuit?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Your question if very broad and does not state any specific facts, but it appears as if you are asking about either negligence or intentional harm....

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I saw another employee get shoved out the door by supervisor and now im fired

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

Indiana is an employment at will state which means an employer can terminate an employee's employment for any reason, or no reason at all, if there...

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In indiana, how long does it typically take from the date of a hearing for a garnishment to start effecting my pay check?

Dawn's answer | Answered on April 06, 2014

There is no set time frame and it usually depends on how long it takes to process the paperwork between the court, employer and the Indiana Child...

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