Dividing Property in a Divorce
Like most other jurisdictions, Indiana is an equitable distribution state. Upon divorce, marital property must be equitably distributed between the spouses. Equitable is usually, but not always, the same thing as equal. Only marital debts and assets are subject to equitable division between the spouses. Thus, before a South Bend divorce lawyer can fairly divide […]
Risks When Purchasing Real Estate in a Tax Sale
A recent unpublished court of appeals opinion, Finkton v. Auditor of Marion County, is a cautionary tale for purchasers of real estate recently involved in a tax sale. The story of this case gives a flavor of the risks facing such a purchase. In Finkton, a non-profit organization purchased a parcel of real estate from […]