It can be unnerving during the course of litigation to turn over to your attorney and even opposing counsel personal information. In a family law case for example, discovery can consist of providing tax returns, bank statements, medical records, and even phone records. Much of this information is personal to …
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Anyone who has ever watched any television program that references criminal trials has heard of the Fifth Amendment Privilege against self-incrimination. However, the extent and protection of the Fifth Amendment is not quite as simple as television may lead you to believe. At Ciyou & Dixon, P.C., we often encounter …
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The American Judicial System is generally based on the premise that each party pays his or her own attorneys fees unless there is a statute or contract that otherwise rules-in fact, this practice is known as the American Rule. However, there can be instances in lower courts where one party …
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The dynamics of what constitutes a “family” have been rapidly changing over the past several decades. What used to be considered family with a mother, father, and two children is no longer the norm, in many cases. Often, families now include step-parents, grandparents, half siblings, etc. This changing make-up of …
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How Missteps Can Cost You Your Case Appeals are difficult and time consuming for both clients and attorneys–and the Indiana appellate courts who decide them in a very efficient manner (the Indiana Court of Appeals is one of the fastest appellate courts in the United States). Clients with a final …
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Starting in July 1st of this year, the age children are emancipated for the purpose of child support will change from 21 to 19. With the enactment of this new law, there will be a transition time where attorneys advocate it meanings, and the trial court and ultimately Indiana’s appellate …
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Change is a Constant The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (“IPTGs” or “Guidelines”) offer a baseline for parents in this midst of a divorce or paternity action a guide for parenting time (previously called visitation). The IPTGs continue application after the initial action and custody order. Parenting time issues, disputes, and …
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Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. recently posted a blog on depositions and technology and what happens after a deposition is given. This blog focuses on some universals of the actual experience of a deposition–the general rules that are given by the deposing attorney to each deponent. They vary slightly from case …
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During a divorce or separation proceeding the issues of custody, parenting time and child support are determined, if not by an agreement approved by the court, than after a hearing. Child support is the duty of both parents. In practice, child support is generally paid by the parent who does …
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Relocation is a legal issue the custodial parent (although it does apply to non-custodial parents) often present Ciyou & Dixon, P.C. attorneys. Relocation is sometimes a financial necessity for work. Most adults no longer have a job for life, and custody relocation is often necessary to maintain or advance employment …
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