Divorce is a challenging and emotional journey for all involved parties. Ensuring a fair and equitable distribution of assets and responsibilities helps each spouse take on the next chapter of life with more financial security. 1. Open communication To reach a just...
In today's world, stepparents often play a significant role in the lives of children. The United States Census Bureau reports that over two million households in this country include stepchildren. Adoption can offer stability and support for many of these blended...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that an average of 37 people die each day in the U.S. in alcohol-related accidents. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a grave concern, and it is essential to understand the profound impact that it can...
While some divorces are painless, other high-conflict cases have such intense hostility that proper communication is impossible. Thus, a neutral third party must step in to help them resolve issues. By its own motion or at the request of either parent, an Indiana...
When your Indiana marriage ends and your one-time partner was the main breadwinner in your relationship, you may question whether you are going to have enough money available to maintain your current lifestyle after you retire. Many people in your shoes do not realize...
For the longest time, separating spouses go through litigation to acquire a dissolution of marriage order from the court. This is partly because many marriages end in conflict, and the spouses cannot agree on divorce terms. Hence, they have to bring the divorce to...
Indiana courts consider several factors when computing child support. These factors include the child’s needs, each parent’s financial income and capacity and the family’s standard of living. But what if one of the parents remarries? Does that affect the court’s...
Your criminal past doesn’t have to define your present and future circumstances. Under Indiana law, you could begin your second chance at life with a clean slate through expungement of juvenile records, which include juvenile delinquency, dismissed charges and...
For those facing the prospect of divorce in Indiana, many questions may arise about the process. Understanding the intricacies of Indiana's divorce laws can help prepare you for what lies ahead, reducing uncertainty and stress. Consider these frequently asked...
Like most other U.S. states, Indiana has stringent drug possession laws. Drug possession is a felony that carries decades of prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. But what about owning drug paraphernalia? If you’re coming from out-of-state, and you brought...