All 50 states have laws on the books encouraging, and sometimes requiring, the use of ignition interlock devices by those convicted of drunk driving. These devices work by analyzing a breath sample and preventing one from starting the car if one's blood alcohol...
SOUTHERN INDIANA LAW BLOG
Can I force someone to take a paternity test?
When you birth a child as part of a married couple, the law automatically assumes that your husband is the father. If you have a child out of wedlock, however, the father may deny or be uncertain of his paternity. In these instances, you may wish to have him take a...
What does vocational counseling help with after a TBI?
Surviving a traumatic accident can impact your life in many ways including your relationships, your personality and your career. Acclimating to a TBI and learning about how to manage your injuries will look different depending on the severity of your accident and...
Valuing your family business for your divorce
Splitting an Indiana family business makes the task of dividing marital assets more complex than a routine divorce, especially if you use one method and your spouse uses another. Having a formal valuation by an impartial third party may help assign a value acceptable...
Truck driver hours-of-service regulations explained
The many semi-trucks and tractor-trailers you see traveling on Indiana's roads and highways may seem intimidating. Any fears you may have of them are likely balanced out, however, by the knowledge that those driving them are typically highly skilled. Is for this very...
Financial aid for college after a drug conviction
Certain types of legal trouble may impact your college student’s financial aid eligibility, putting an end to your son or daughter’s ability to use federal financial aid for a year or longer. Per Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education, any...
Hundreds injured in Indiana’s work zones annually
Encountering construction on Indiana’s roadways is often time-consuming and frustrating. In many instances, though, traveling through the state’s construction zones also proves quite dangerous. Each year, hundreds of Indiana residents and visitors suffer injuries...
What is the difference between separate and marital property?
Indiana uses the concept of equitable distribution to divide property in a divorce. This means the court will fairly divide your marital assets. However, not everything you own is marital property. According to FindLaw, marital property is that which you obtained...
How much does an Indiana OWI raise your insurance rates?
When a law enforcement officer stops you for drinking and driving and that charge winds up leading to a conviction, you may see your bank account take a serious hit. A first-time conviction for operating while intoxicated in Indiana means a fine of up to $500. It also...
Teenagers and driving risks
When there are teenage drivers on the road, everyone is at higher risk for accidents and serious injuries. There are numerous factors involved with crashes, and most of them are preventable. Inexperience is a major factor, and two strategies to fix this issue are...