This spring, the Indiana Supreme Court proposed rule changes that would require attorneys to put cell phone numbers in the public record. Attorneys across the state reacted passionately to the privacy and safety issues that would generate. More than 700 lawyers (including Bays Family Law) submitted written comments asking the Court to kill the proposal. …
How do you identify assets in the marital estate if the other party always handled the finances? The most recent income tax return (Form 1040 or 1040 EZ are common) is a good starting point. The tax return will describe each source of income, whether it be interest, dividends, rental income or, gain or loss…
Indiana took a huge leap to encourage independence for disabled adults when InvestABLE Indiana was opened to the public on July 28, 2017. This state program makes it possible to set aside funds for disabled Hoosiers without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits. In the past, disabled individuals had limited means to accumulate resources/funds to…
Indiana amended its domestic violence laws this year to include pets in protective orders. Animal cruelty has been against the law for quite some time, but those laws didn’t always protect domestic violence victims and their beloved family pets. Advocates for domestic violence victims report that abusers often hurt or threaten to hurt the family…
