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An Indiana appellate lawyer’s guide to the Record on Appeal, what it includes, why it matters, and how appellate courts review trial-court proceedings. Quick Answer: What Is the Record on Appeal in Indiana? The Record on Appeal is the official collection of documents,...
An Indiana appellate lawyer's guide to new evidence, the Record on Appeal, trial-court proceedings, and common misconceptions about appellate review. Quick Answer: Can You Use New Evidence in an Indiana Appeal? Generally, no. Indiana appellate courts ordinarily decide...
One of the most significant questions in any Indiana adoption case is whether the biological parent's consent is required. Many people assume that a child cannot be adopted unless both biological parents agree. In reality, Indiana law contains several exceptions that...
An Indiana appellate lawyer's guide to interlocutory appeals, Indiana Appellate Rule 14, certification requirements, and when appellate review may be available before a case is over. Quick Answer: What Is an Interlocutory Appeal in Indiana? An interlocutory appeal is...
An Indiana appellate lawyer's guide to Notices of Appeal, Indiana Appellate Rule 9, filing deadlines, and the first step in the appellate process. Quick Answer: What Is a Notice of Appeal in Indiana? A Notice of Appeal is the document that formally starts an appeal in...
An Indiana appellate lawyer's guide to determining whether a trial court order can be appealed and when appellate review may be available. Quick Answer: What Orders Can Be Appealed in Indiana? Not every unfavorable court ruling can be appealed immediately. In Indiana,...
An Indiana appellate lawyer’s guide to Notice of Appeal deadlines, Motions to Correct Error, interlocutory appeals, and common timing mistakes. Quick Answer: How Many Days Do You Have to Appeal a Case in Indiana? In most Indiana appeals from a final judgment, the...
A practical Indiana appellate lawyer’s guide to Notice of Appeal deadlines, appealable orders, the appellate record, briefing, oral argument, rehearing, and transfer to the Indiana Supreme Court. If you lost a civil case in Indiana, you may wonder whether the trial...
When a civil case does not go your way in an Indiana trial court, an appeal may provide a path to reversal, but only if certain legal errors occurred. Indiana appellate courts do not retry cases or reweigh evidence. Instead, they review whether the trial court...
Adoption in Indiana typically requires the consent of a child’s biological parents. However, Indiana law provides several important exceptions where a court may allow an adoption to proceed without a parent’s consent. Understanding these exceptions is critical;...