Where the parent affirmatively waived the requirement, a parent is not entitled to dismissal of a TPR petition due to the juvenile court’s failure to complete a hearing within the statutorily required 180 days.
Civil
In re Paternity of M.S., No. 19A-JP-1595, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., April 6, 2020).
The time period relevant to establishing a de facto custodianship excludes any period of time after a child custody proceeding has been commenced and while it is pending. After a child custody proceeding has been commenced and has concluded, however, the calculation of the time relevant to a de facto custodian determination is not tolled.
Furbee v. Wilson, No. 19A-PL-1756, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 30, 2020).
Before a landlord makes a decision about a tenant’s request for an emotional-support animal, it can conduct a “meaningful review” to determine whether the accommodation is required; this review includes requesting documentation, such as information about the disability and the disability-related need for the animal, and opening a dialogue.
In re Paternity of C.B., No. 19A-JP-1618, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind. Ct. App., March 18, 2020).
An attorney cannot litigate an award of attorney fees separate and apart from the client.
City of New Albany v. Board of Commissioners of the County of Floyd, No. 19S-MI-674__ N.E.3d __ (Ind., March 23, 2020).
Turn-over provision in the lease between the county and the building authority is valid and enforceable.