Case Reviews by Patricia L. McKinnon, ESQ. | Indiana Family Law Specialist

This section is designated for case reviews by Patricia McKinnon of new cases decided by the Indiana Supreme Court and the Indiana Court of Appeals.

On April 26, 2013, the Indiana Supreme Court issued a new disciplinary opinion, "In The Matter of Robert L. Canada." The Supreme Court entered judgment for the RESPONDENT, finding no violation of the Rules, so no sanctions were imposed against Respondent. Download McKinnon's case review>

 

On March 27, 2013, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued a "for publication" opinion, "In Re: The Guardianship of A.J.A. and L.M.A.", minor children; J.C. v. J.B. and S.B." Indiana Appellate Court Cause No. 49A02-1204-GU-326. The case is an appeal from an Order issued by the Honorable G. George Pancol, Madison Superior Court No. 2. Download McKinnon's case review>


On March 21, 2013, in C.B. v. B.W., the Indiana Court of Appeals, in an opinion authored by Judge Najam, discussed whether the trial court in Marion County abused its discretion in granting Father's request for the child's surname to be changed to Father's surname. The Court of Appeals AFFIRMED the trial court's ruling. Download McKinnon's case review>

 

On March 7, 2013. the Indiana Supreme Court issued a new opinion, authored by Justice Rush, under case no. 49S01-1209-MI-00556. The appeal originated from an Order issued by the Honorable Kevin M. Barton, Judge of the Johnson County Superior Court No. 1. Download McKinnon's case review>

 

On February 27, 2013, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued a new opinion, "for publication," In The Matter of the Paternity of G.W.; J.W. v. R.M."; No. 22A01-1205-JP-234. It is an appeal from the Floyd County Circuit Court, The Honorable J. Terrance Cody. Download McKinnon's case review>

 

 

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