Dogs can be loving companions and an important part of many families. Still, even a familiar dog can react unexpectedly, and an attack can leave a child with serious injuries and mental health issues that extend far beyond the initial incident. Physical wounds may...
When relationships change, some grandparents are often cut off from the grandchildren’s lives. In such situations, many grandparents might wonder if the law allows them to request court-ordered visitation. Indiana law allows grandparents to petition for visitation in...
Post-traumatic stress disorder is something that can happen after many unexpected and potentially dangerous events. Soldiers often return home from a tour of duty and suffer from PTSD, for example, because of the traumatic nature of serving in combat. For the average...
When you are not married to your child’s mother, being involved from the start does not automatically make you the child’s legal father. Without legal paternity, it can be harder to settle questions about parenting time, major decisions and support. If you live in New...
Drinking coffee, taking a cold shower, vomiting and exercising after drinking alcohol are tricks that generally can make someone more alert and appear more sober. However, they don’t cause the liver to metabolize alcohol faster or reduce blood alcohol concentration...
If you are fresh out of a divorce (or even in the midst), chances are good that you might need a little break. And what could be better than a vacation and bonding with your children? That can definitely be a good plan. But before you start packing your bags, it’s...
The three months of summer break are often referred to as some of the deadliest days for teenagers on the road. This is because the rate of fatal teen accidents goes up over the summer. It is important for adult drivers to understand this risk because they also have...
Child custody issues are not typically part of an empty-nest divorce. After all, this is a trend where couples get divorced after their children move out of the house. The youngest child graduates from high school and goes off to college, for instance, and the parents...
Divorce is never easy, regardless of how old your children are. While you might assume adult children will handle the news better than younger ones, the reality is that this conversation requires careful thought and sensitivity. Below are suggestions to help you...
After a car accident, truck accident or some other kind of personal injury, most people assume that the liable party’s insurance company will quickly “step up” and make a fair settlement offer. In reality, personal injury settlement negotiations are often lengthy....
