The Attorneys at Dixon & Moseley, P.C.
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“I want to appeal!” is a statement we hear often. However, many individual’s knowledge of appeals is very limited. This is understandable as the appeals process can be a long and confusing one, even for attorneys. When it comes to civil appeals, the Indiana Rules of Appellate Procedure provides a party with the right to appeal a final judgment.1 But…
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Fortunately, our system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. Unfortunately, however, is that sometimes appeals can take a long time to decide. But what if…
A common question we hear from our clients, especially the clients with a high net-worth, is “how do I protect my assets in divorce?” The short answer is, it depends. Indiana follows an equitable distribution of property theory upon divorce, which means that property is divided in a “just and equal” manner, not necessarily a 50/50 division. However, there is…
We receive questions all the time from clients and prospective clients regarding whether they may be entitled to their spouse’s pension or retirement account if they get divorced. Unfortunately, there is no quick and straightforward answer to that question. The division of property in Indiana depends greatly on the facts and circumstances of each case. However, there are some uniform…
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. Whether an individual should appeal is a decision ultimately left up to that individual. However,…
As we all know, life happens, and circumstances change. That custody order you once had may seem to become impractical as time goes on. Fortunately, Indiana has established a specific statutory code to deal with the modification of custody. But, what happens if an emergency arises and you need to file for emergency custody of your child? Is this possible?…
With most legal matters, the decision of the court (normally made by the elected judge) is final, and unless reversed on appeal, the parties will never be heard or dispute matters related to that lawsuit again. However, not in divorce (and paternity) cases.1 The divorce court maintains jurisdiction over the children of the divorce until they turn eighteen (18) years…
What are emergency child custody hearings? What qualifies as an emergency custody matter? What constitutes an emergency motion? What forms do I need to modify child custody in Indiana? What is substantial change in circumstances for custody? What actions qualify for emergency relief? When to hire an attorney for custody? Legal battles or litigation are brought to decide matters between…
A commonly shared belief in our society is that children are often best off in the care and custody of their biological parents. However, it is becoming increasingly frequent for kids to be raised by someone other than biological parents. Common reasons include biological parents getting sick, becoming incarcerated, or simply having a difficult time in their role as a…
As we all know, life happens, and circumstances change. That custody order you once had may seem to become impractical as time goes on. Maybe you moved to Indiana to be closer to your child and now you want more time. Or maybe you were once on hard times but now feel you are able to offer your child more…