| Actions between Spouses or Domestic Partners for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress |
| Virtually every state recognizes intentional infliction of emotional distress as a civil tort. Most states have adopted the definition of the tort that provides no physical injury need be shown, but the plaintiff must show severe emotional or mental distress caused by the defendant's ''outrageous'' intentional or reckless conduct.More... |
| Overview of a Putative Father |
| A putative father is an alleged father or a father out of wedlock. The putative father typically claims that he is the biological father of the child even though the mother failed to recognize his identity on the child's birth certificate. More... |
| Gifts to Grandchildren |
| Many grandparents want to give their grandchildren gifts. Giving gifts to grandchildren is also advantageous for the grandparents' estate because it may reduce the overall size of the estate and lower the estate tax burden. More... |
| Changing a Minor's Last Name |
| The issue of changing a minor's name is a rapidly emerging issue due to divorce, same-sex marriages, and parents using different last names. In the United States, there has been a tradition for centuries and a general assumption that a child born in wedlock will carry their father's last name or surname. More... |
| Post Decree Modification of Spousal Support |
| While a divorce case is pending, a court has the power to dissolve the parties' marriage, to resolve issues of child custody and child support, to divide the parties' debts and liabilities and to order the payment of spousal support. The court has the power to take these actions because it has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter. Once a final divorce decree is entered, the case terminates. More... |
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Professional Legal Services for Your Business and Family |
Blackstone Professional Center 3045 South Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46217 Telephone: 317-786-2225 Fax: 317-786-5263 |
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