The elements of two statutes are “substantially similar” if they have common core characteristics that are largely, but not identically, alike in degree or extent.
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Reynolds v. Reynolds, No. 29S04-1612-DR-00636, __N.E.3d__ (Ind., Dec. 6, 2016).
Motion for rule to show cause was specific enough to excuse strict compliance with the contempt statute and protect due process rights.
State v. Collier, No. 49S04-1610-PC-554, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Oct. 25, 2016).
Post-conviction trial court properly granted relief from judgment under T.R. 60(B)(8).
Bell v. State, No. 49S02-1609-CR-00501, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Sept. 29, 2016).
A trial court must consider a defendant’s ability to pay before entering a restitution order after hearing testimony of inability to pay without rebutting evidence.
In re R.S., No. 49S04-1606-JT-350, __ N.E.3d __ (Ind., Aug. 16, 2016).
Given the loving bond parent and child share, parent’s successful completion of multiple self-improvement and parenting courses, parent’s successful completion of probation, parent’s repeatedly expressed desire to parent child, and his exercise of regular visitation with child, the trial court’s findings do not clearly and convincingly support its conclusion that termination of parental rights is in the best interests of the child.