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Prenuptial Agreements
A common scenario family law attorneys encounter is a divorce client who is unaware that all assets, no matter how titled, are subject to division in the case.
Converting a Cemetery Trust to a Total Return Unitrust
In the current low interest rate environment, cemetery trusts may be struggling to generate enough income to cover the cemetery’s maintenance and care expenses.
Changes to Indiana Recording Law
Indiana recording laws establish procedures that must be followed when a document is recorded with the recorder’s office. Documents related to real property are commonly recorded, such as deeds, liens, and mortgages.
Guardianships and Relocation
When the need for a guardianship arises, the request is filed in the state having jurisdiction over the person in need, known as the protected person. Once a guardianship is granted, that Court retains jurisdiction over the guardianship.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Slotegraaf Niehoff is happy to announce that we have teamed up with Hoosier Hills Food Bank again this holiday season and our office is a drop-off location for non-perishable food donations from now through early January.
Alcohol Monitoring Assistance
Alcohol and substance use dependence can be a prevalent issue in family law cases. Courts often place requirements on a parent who struggles with alcohol or substance use in order for that parent to safely exercise parenting time with their child or children.
Parallel Parenting for High Conflict Families
Judges are frequently asked to make custody and parenting time decisions in cases where there is a high level of conflict between parents.
Family Preparation during the Pandemic
Four months into the coronavirus pandemic, families are still facing difficult choices as school years are beginning and plans are being changed with frequency.
Office Operational Changes Update
We wanted to alert you to some changes at our office as we slowly move away from an all remote office and return to an in-person presence at our office.
Indiana Supreme Court Issues Two New COVID-19 Related Orders
The Indiana Supreme Court issued two new Orders on May 13, 2020. The Emergency Order Permitting Expanded Remote Proceedings provides guidelines for Trial Courts to conduct hearings by remote proceedings.
Electronic Execution of Estate Planning Documents
With the current pandemic, the issue of electronic execution of will, trusts, and other estate planning documents has risen to the forefront. There is already legislation in place in Indiana regarding electronic execution of such estate planning documents.
Calculation of Irregular Income for Child Support
The calculation of child support requires a court to determine each parent’s “weekly gross income.” The determination of a parent’s weekly gross income for purposes of child support can be a complex calculation that is controlled by the Indiana Child Support Guidelines.
Ownership of Real Property
Not all forms of ownership of real property offer the same rights and obligations to the owners of the property. The type of ownership of real property determines how the property is titled, the rights each owner has in the property, and how ownership in the property can be terminated.
Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support during the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Stay at Home Order specifically authorizes parents to travel to exchange their child for parenting time when parenting time is ordered pursuant to a Court Order.
Parenting Time during the Stay at Home Order
Governor Halcomb issued a “Stay at Home” Order (Executive Order 20-08) on March 23, 2020 directing individuals to stay at home unless they are engaging in essential services or essential activities.
Office Operation Changes
We hope you and your family are staying healthy and upbeat during these challenging times. This global health pandemic is impacting all of us, but we will get through this by helping and supporting one another and working together.
County Courts Respond to COVID-19
On March 16, 2020, the Indiana Supreme Court issued an Order allowing local trial courts to petition the Indiana Supreme Court requesting emergency measures in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19 Scams
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is warning individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).