Fulton County, Indiana
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Legal Resources
General Information
Indiana Supreme Court Self Service Legal Center
Provides information, forms and resources on a limited number of legal issues (mostly family law related). There are links to other self-help resources, including resources for small claims filings.
Indiana Supreme Court Information for the Public
Information and resources on how to find a mediator, links for self-representation, a guide on legal terminology, online docket searches and more. There are also links to the Appellate Court and Tax Court pro se guidelines, the child support calculator and parenting time guidelines.
For Public Court Records:
https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase
Housing
Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network
Provides homeowners with referrals to a HUD-certified foreclosure prevention specialist with a local nonprofit organization in their community. Also provides answers to frequently asked questions about the foreclosure process and provides a resource list.
Hotline: 1-877-GET-HOPE (1-877-438-4673)
The Mortgage Foreclosure Trial Court Assistance Project
Indiana Supreme Court effort in collaboration with the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and legal service providers, to help homeowners facing foreclosure. Provides information to borrowers regarding their right to a settlement conference in a foreclosure case.
Children and Families
Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
The guidelines can be downloaded from this site in Word or Adobe format. The guidelines contain some commentary to provide guidance. Court staff cannot interpret the rules or provide any explanation beyond what is in the commentary.
Indiana Child Support Guidelines
The guidelines can be downloaded from this site in Word or Adobe format. The guidelines contain some commentary to provide guidance. Court staff cannot interpret the rules or provide any explanation beyond what is in the commentary.
Online Child Support Calculator
Use this website to complete a child support worksheet. It is very user-friendly with Q & A to automatically generate forms.
Information on how to establish paternity and collecting child support.
For clients at or below 125% of federal poverty level
(limited cases up to 200%)
Statewide
Access the map for the pro bono districts. By selecting a district, callers can find a list of legal service providers.
Free online help, but must qualify.
Information including a fairly comprehensive library of information on a wide range of legal topics. Legal service agencies are searchable by county or by city. Indiana Legal Services provides free legal services to low income and elderly (over age 60) individuals in the areas of public benefits, family law, bankruptcy, senior law, housing issues, and immigration.
Family Matters: Choosing to Represent Yourself in Court
A guide for self-represented litigants providing information about your responsibilities and the procedures you must follow if you choose to represent yourself. From this site you can easily select the information or scene you would like to view in the video, and see an overview of what is covered.
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Real Dialogue. Real Answers
Explains the process of Alternative Dispute Resolution (sometimes known as Mediation) to settle court cases in Indiana. Mediation is often an appropriate choice in settling family-related cases.
Get Help Get Hope 2010: Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance
Encouraging troubled Hoosier borrowers facing foreclosure to take advantage of the right to a settlement conference, the Indiana Foreclosure Prevention Network and Indiana Supreme Court have partnered to create a program explaining the settlement conference process, and how to seek help if facing foreclosure.
Additional Resources:
Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure, Small Claims, Probate, and more.
Important Phone Numbers & Websites:
- Indiana Adult Protective Services: 1-800-992-6978 (toll free in Indiana) or 1-800-545-7763 x 20135 (outside of Indiana)
- National Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse
- American Bar Association – The law and aging guide is a comprehensive listing of the statewide resources available to help older persons with law related issues
- KIDSLine (Child support) – To speak to a customer service representative regarding child support collection call: 1-800-840-8757.
- Child abuse/neglect hotline – To report suspected child abuse or neglect call: 1-800-800-5556. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Living wills brochure – The Indiana State Department of Health has a brochure, “Advance Directives: Your Right to Decide,”
- The Indiana Living Will Act with specific forms for “living will, and a “life-prolonging procedures declaration,”
Court Cases Search:
- Court Case Public Records Search (only for counties on Odyssey case management system)
- Doxpop’s Informed Citizen Account: You will receive 20 searches for the first month then limited to 6 searches in subsequent months:
Grievances:
- To file a complaint against a judge: The Indiana Supreme Court Commission on Judicial Qualifications
- To file a complaint against an attorney: The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission
Self-Help Across the State of Indiana:
In addition to the self-help center on the Indiana Supreme Court’s website, you may want to search your local county’s website for additional help. There are many counties who have their own self-help forms and information. The page containing a list of all the counties in Indiana, can be found HERE, click on the county you prefer to connect to that county’s local website.
Contact Us
- Phone: (574) 223-2911
- Fax: (574) 223-8304
- Staff Directory
- Office Hours:
M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
