I would recommend waiting until she turns 19 to file anything. In, Indiana a child is emancipated by operation of law when they turn 19 years old,...

Will I be able to show up in court and speaks for myself? This should be the last court date.

yes, you can represent yourself but remember that the court staff cannot give you legal advice. It is always best to have legal representation to...

You should definitely sit down with an attorney and discuss this, along with the fact that there is an order of no support. These issues may need...

Warrant for non compliance

Have you contacted the Title IV-D Child Support office in your area yet? In Indiana, Title IV-D programs are administered by the prosecutor's...

What should i do?

Did he sign the paternity affidavit at the hospital? Under Indiana law, executing a paternity affidavit at the hospital establishes [the...

What will happen during divorce when she has no income

While Indiana is not an alimony state, Indiana does allow an award of "spousal maintenance" in limited circumstances. The most common are where...

Teenage daughter is living with her sister rather than her mother who has failed to inform her father. What can we do?

Your boyfriend needs to consult with a family law attorney regarding his parenting time rights and possible need to see change of custody. Best of...

Does my grandmothers will need to be filed in probate court?

Attorney West is right. Indiana's "Small Estate Administration" process allows you to administer an estate without formal probate administration if...

How do I change custody without going to court?

If you and the other parent can reach an agreement concerning the matters of child custody, parenting time and support which is calculated under...

What can I do about my sister taking over everything my father owned after he recently passed away 3 weeks ago?

You should consider contacting an attorney about filing a petition with the Probate court to appoint you to administer your father's estate. You...