Court denies rehearing in adoption case
The Indiana Supreme Court won't reconsider its reversal of an adoption order granted to a New Jersey man of twin girls born by a surrogate in Indiana.
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COA rules on parenting time restriction
Indiana Court of Appeals judges had differing opinions as to whether the trial court was required to enter findings during a hearing in which a mother's parenting time was restricted.
Changes proposed for child-support rules
The Judicial Conference of Indiana's Domestic Relations Committee is accepting comments from judges, attorneys, and the public on the proposed changes to the Indiana Child Support Rules and Guidelines.
Court rules on transfer to California court
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to relinquish its jurisdiction over child support matters to a California trial court. In its opinion, the high court examined the interplay between the Full Faith and Credit for Child Support Orders Act and the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.
Comments sought on child support rules
The Domestic Relations Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana is seeking public comment concerning Indiana’s Child Support Rules and Guidelines as part of its review process to propose changes to the Indiana Supreme Court. Written comments are due July 3 and may be submitted by an online survey, by fax to (317) 233-3367, or by mail to Indiana Judicial Center c/o the Domestic Relations Committee, 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3564. A public hearing will be conducted…
Local courts seek public comment
Courts in 16 Indiana counties are seeking public comment on proposed local rule changes, including caseload allocations and court reporter services and fees. The comments are due by the end of June or the middle of July, depending on the county.Cass, Daviess, Lake, LaPorte, Madison, Miami, Jasper, Porter, St. Joseph, Vanderburgh, and Wabash are seeking comment on their courts’ caseload allocation plans. Jackson, Morgan, Perry, Ripley, and Warrick counties are seeking comment regarding court reporter fees.In addition to caseload plans, LaPorte…
New family law conference seeks papers
A new Midwest family law conference is looking for a few good papers to kick off its inaugural meeting in Indianapolis. The conference, “Jazzing up Family Law,” will be June 13 at Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis. The Midwest Family Law Consortium founding members – Indiana University School of Law – Indianapolis, University of Missouri – Kansas City, and William Mitchell College of Law – are seeking papers and presenters for its family law conference. Papers can be submitted…
Dad not in contempt for failure to pay full support
The Indiana Court of Appeals agreed a man was not in contempt for failing to pay child support ordered by a Florida court even though the Indiana trial court enforced his obligation for less than the amount ordered in Florida.
Oxford professor speaks Sept. 12 at IU-Bloomington
University of Oxford professor Jonathan Herring will present a lecture – “Entering the Fog: On the Borderlines of Mental Capacity” – for the public Sept. 12 at noon in the Indiana University School of Law – Bloomington moot court room.Herring is on campus as Indiana Law’s George P. Smith II Distinguished Visiting Professor-Chair through Sept. 15.He has authored leading texts in family and medical law, and his research in these areas covers hot-button topics including the regulation of pregnancy and enforced…
Governor names new Lake, Marion judges
Gov. Mitch Daniels today chose a Gary attorney and legal counsel for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources director for a pair of judicial openings in Lake and Marion counties.Gary attorney Calvin Hawkins will take over as Lake Superior judge in September, replacing Judge Robert A. Pete who died in March. Admitted to the Indiana bar in 1971, Hawkins has concentrated his practice in civil and church litigation, as well as bankruptcy, probate, and family law. He earned his law degree…