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Criminal Law7
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Family Law11
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury17
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law12
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy16
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration4
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law9
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law2
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law3
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Intellectual Property12
Patents, trademarks, copyright
Tax Law1
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Indiana law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Indiana Bankruptcy
Indiana bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Indiana
Indiana businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Indiana
Indiana arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Indiana
Indiana breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Indiana
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Indiana — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Reasonable phone access.
Assault Charges in Indiana
Indiana assault charges: simple assault is typically Class B misdemeanor; aggravated forms can reach up to 40 yrs (Level 1).
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Indiana
Indiana DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Indiana
Indiana commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Indiana
Indiana disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Indiana
Indiana workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Indiana
Indiana asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Indiana
Indiana blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Indiana
Indiana adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Irrevocable after signed (except for fraud / duress).
Spousal Maintenance in Indiana: How It Works
Indiana calls it spousal maintenance. Maintenance is RARE in Indiana.
Applying for Asylum from Indiana
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Indianapolis area cases typically go to Chicago Immigration Court (IL).
Cancellation of Removal in Indiana
Indiana immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Indiana Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Indiana infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Indiana
Indiana creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Indiana
Indiana amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Indiana
Indiana aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Indiana
Indiana 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Indiana
Indiana adverse possession requires 10 years of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Indiana
Indiana spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Indiana
Indiana taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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Do attorneys in River Forest offer free consultations?
Many do, especially in personal injury, criminal defense, bankruptcy and immigration. Ask when you call — a first meeting is the best way to see whether an attorney is a good fit.
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There are currently 60 attorneys listed in River Forest on CGMIMM.