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Filing a Divorce on Your Own
Do I have to have an attorney to file a divorce? No, you do not have to have an attorney to file a divorce, but it would be helpful. It would be easier if you have an attorney, because the attorney is familiar with the divorce laws and with the courts. Ho ... -
General Information About Guardianship of a Child
What is a guardianship? A guardianship is when a person (other than the child’s parent) has legal custody and control over your child. The guardian has the right to make all decisions concerning the child, and is legally responsible for the child. When th ... -
Ending a Guardianship over a Child
What if someone has legal guardianship over my child, but I want my child back? Unfortunately, once the court establishes a legal guardianship, it can be difficult to end, or “terminate,” the guardianship. If the guardians agree with you that the guardian ... -
Changing Your Name if you are an Adult
Can an adult change his or her name? Yes, usually. In Indiana, a person over the age of 18 can generally get his or her name changed by a court. It is actually not necessary to get a court order for a name change; an adult can simply begin using a new nam ... -
Legal Separation
I am thinking about divorcing my spouse, but am not sure if I should. Is there anything else I can do? Yes. You can file a legal separation from your spouse. You can do this when you don’t want a divorce, but you cannot currently live with your spouse. Wh ... -
Who claims the child as a dependent for tax purposes?
In general, the custodial parent claims the child for tax purposes. If the court does not make any orders about the tax deduction, then the custodial parent automatically claims the child as a dependent for tax purposes. This is an IRS rule. A court, can, ... -
General Information About CHINS
What is a Child in Need of Services? A "Child in Need of Services," or CHINS for short, is a child under the age of eighteen who is neglected or abused, AND who is not getting care or treatment that the child needs. The child can be a CHINS if t ... -
Informal Adjustment
What is an Informal Adjustment? This is a way to handle a case involving a neglected or abused child without actually filing a Child In Need of Services (CHINS) case. The county can choose to do an Informal Adjustment if there is probable cause to believe ... -
Termination of Parental Rights
What is termination of parental rights? Termination of parental rights is when a court issues an order that permanently ends all legal, social, and financial responsibility between the child and her parents. The parents have no rights to custody or visita ... -
How Old Do I Have to be to Get Married?
How Old do I Have to be to Get Married? Generally, each person must be at least 18 years old to get married. However, sometimes 15, 16 and 17 year olds can marry. Parental Consent People who are 17 can get married if the person who is 17 gets consent from ...
