Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

Re: Provisional court hearings

There is a difference between legal advice and answering a general question about the law. Generally, the court looks at the parties ability to pay when determining who should pay for attorneys fees. If she makes a lot more than you do, the court could order her to pay fees; if you make a lot more than she does, opposite can happen.

The purpose of a provisional hearing is to issue a temprary order concerning bills, support, interim attorneys fees, temporary custody and parenting time. The court will look at income and living expenses for the first three, so all documentation showing income and expenses is necessary. The court will usually require that insurance be maintained during the course of the divorce. The court will grant temporary custody based on what is best for the children.

You may be entitled to an attorney for free, Since you gave an incorrect zip code, I cannot tell you where to seek an attorney, but look for the pro bono office in your area. Unfortunately, with a hearing tomorrow, you wont have time to obtain one.

Good luck