Imagine the surprise of learning your spouse has improperly reported items on your joint tax return and that the IRS is looking at you to pay back taxes, interest, and penalties. It hardly seems fair, especially if you had no idea. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides a way […]
Buying or selling real estate is a significant undertaking that usually involves a substantial financial investment. Indiana statutes and case law provide a structure for these transactions, but the information can’t be found in a single place. An Indiana real estate lawyer is the ideal partner to help buyers, sellers, […]
Some real estate transactions may seem so simple that you might think having legal counsel is unnecessary. But real estate transactions involve more than the sale price. Searching title and identifying environmental, zoning, and insurance issues are also necessary to protect your interests. It may be tempting not to hire […]
You may have attended a residential real estate closing and wondered about all the documents you had to review and sign. You may be contemplating opening a business and are overwhelmed by the 30-page commercial lease document for the shopping center slot you have picked out. You may be a […]
People are often surprised at the amount of business conducted with little more than a conversation and a handshake. But if a deal falls apart, how enforceable is it in a court of law? It’s a common misconception that if there’s no written agreement, there’s no enforceable contract. Unfortunately for […]
Construction contract clauses present unique challenges to Indiana property owners, contractors, architects, builders, vendors, engineers, subcontractors, and construction law attorneys alike. Parties to a construction contract must understand the nuances of both contract and construction laws in Indiana, all while trying to anticipate anything and everything that could potentially go […]
Construction law in Indiana provides protections for both contractors and property owners when disputes arise. The best protection for all involved parties is a written contract that establishes expectations and steps for resolving disputes. However, when disputes can’t be resolved without further action, an experienced Indiana construction attorney can provide […]
According to the 2019 Global Construction Disputes Report, the average construction dispute in North America in 2018 cost $16.3 million and took 15.2 months to resolve. Preventing this loss of time and money should be important to all parties involved in a construction project. Negotiating construction contracts well, and with […]
Construction defect claims can arise for a variety of reasons throughout the home building or home improvement process—from design to maintenance. Multiple statutes govern Indiana home improvement law. These laws establish terminology, set forth claims requirements and processes and detail appropriate penalties for improper actions or negligence. Experienced construction lawyers […]
As in other states, the Indiana General Assembly has set up special Indiana relocation requirements that apply when parents or other individuals with child custody rights relocate. But many might be surprised to learn that even a non custodial parent in Indiana must take certain steps before relocating. And amendments […]