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What Happens if the Home Appraisal Comes in Low?

It’s a nightmare scenario for most home buyers: you’re pre-approved for a mortgage, find the perfect house, have your offer accepted, and then, right at the end of the process, the appraisal comes in below your purchase price. Now what? In the current unpredictable housing market, where bidding wars can drive up prices, this is...

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Can You Sponsor a Parent or Sibling for a Green Card?

Reunifying families in the United States is one of the most important purposes of the legal immigration system. Once a family member is legally in the United States, they have the opportunity to sponsor certain relatives to come to the United States as well. However, the eligibility requirements and process for doing so can be...

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Can Your Ex Change Parenting Time at the Last Minute?

Once you have a parenting schedule, your ex is supposed to follow it For divorced or separated parents, it’s common for disputes over custody and visitation to be hard-fought. It’s also unfortunately common that they’ll become contentious again, even many years after the divorce is over. If your former spouse tries to change parenting time...

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Common Legal Issues That Arise in Property Sales and Closings

Real estate deals rarely go perfectly — and that’s exactly why having a lawyer matters For many people, buying and selling real estate is one of the biggest and most consequential transactions they’ll ever make. That’s why it’s important to be prepared for any legal problems that might arise. While Indiana generally doesn’t require an...

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Fiancé Visas Require Precision, and We Know the Process

Starting a life together shouldn’t be delayed by paperwork mistakes Bringing your fiancé or fiancée to the United States can be a challenging process. You’re ready to start a new life together, but you need to navigate the immigration system first, and one mistake can force you to start the whole process over again. That’s...

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What to Do If a Family Member Is Detained by ICE

How an Indiana Immigration Lawyer Can Help When a loved one is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Indiana, it can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you. Families are often left in the dark, frightened and overwhelmed, not knowing where their family member is being held or what...

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How Indiana Real Estate Lawyers Handle Title Defects & Quiet Title Actions

Common Title Issues That Can Disrupt Indiana Real Estate Transactions Property ownership isn’t as simple as it might seem. Owning title to property doesn’t necessarily mean you own it free and clear. There may be easements, covenants, liens, judgments, claims by prior owners, and other issues that raise questions about the property's ownership. We collectively...

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