What is the best avenue to collect a $30,000 debt from a homeowner for work completed?

Find a local construction law attorney and speak to them immediately. In most states there is a deadline for filing a mechanic's lien after the...

Can I sign away my rights and stop child support? I didn't find out about this child till he was 7 and now he's 11.

If your child has a stepfather an adoption may be possible if the stepfather wishes to do so. However, you would still be responsible for any...

I was recently married and my 18 year old son wants to take his new stepdad's last name, how do we do that?

I agree with everything the other attorneys have said. Contact your local clerk's office for more information. You can get the petition to file...

Is the cost of a child's class ring and letter jacket shared between the parents?

It doesn't seem to me that the child's class ring and letter jacket are mandatory items and therefore may not be included. Without more...

Under Indiana law the landlord is responsible for delivering the premises to the tenant in a safe, clean, and habitable condition. If there were...

Is it legal for a 29 year old to be having intercourse with a 17 year old?

The age of consent in Indiana is 16 with several exceptions that raise that age to 18.

Can I get emancipated at the age of 17? What kind of things do I have to show? Can't I just move into my boyfriends house?

The emancipation process would almost certainly take longer than a few months so you are probably best just waiting until December when you turn 18.

Does Indiana have grandparents rights?

Indiana does indeed have grandparents' rights. In Indiana grandparents can petition the court for visitation if the child's parent is deceased,...

Need a divorce, no money.

You should check with the legal aid society in your area. Given your income status you may qualify for free legal assistance. You could also try...

Maintenance in Divorce - moved from NC to IN

While Indiana code limits spousal maintenance to 3 years you will be required to follow the decree that was entered in NC.