When your Indiana marriage comes to an end, you may not give much consideration to how long it lasted before you decided to pull the plug. You might be remiss to do so, though, because the length of your marriage plays a big part in determining if you are eligible for...
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What does life look like after a DUI?
When most people get their first DUI charge, they focus on the short-term implications of a potential conviction. This often centers on things like jail time or fines. While these are also huge impacts and not ignorable issues, it skirts around the problem of...
Why do some injuries have delayed symptoms?
Even though car manufacturers have made some impressive safety innovations during the last few decades, car accidents are still a leading cause of serious injury in the U.S. In fact, according to the National Safety Council, motor vehicle accidents sent almost 5...
Proposed legislation could increase jailtime for some offenses
The Indiana legislature is considering legislation that could increase the amount of time people accused of specific crimes spend in jail. If passed, the proposed legislation will increase the current eight-hour hold to a 24-hour hold when a person is facing criminal...
How does property division work in Indiana?
If you and your spouse are heading for a divorce in Indiana, there are some things you should know about property division laws in the state. Indiana is an equitable distribution state, meaning a judge will determine a fair, or equitable, way to divide assets between...
Could your ear infection cause you to fail a field sobriety test?
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test battery consists of three different tests. Their purpose is to provide a law enforcement officer with just cause to arrest someone suspected of OWI/DUI. However, a driver could be sober and still fail the tests. There are many...
Is there an alternative to co-parenting after divorce?
A marriage does not end because spouses get along. While things may end on an amicable note for some, it does not happen this way for everyone. With that in mind, co-parenting the way the court would like is not always plausible. There is an alternative if a...
What parameters does probation place on you?
In some criminal cases, you may get the opportunity to choose between serving jail time and going on probation. Before you jump at the chance to remain free, consider some restrictions you have to deal with on the program. Staying out in society is a privilege, and...
Potential marijuana discussions highlight current and future laws
Indiana remains one of the few states with no allowance for the use of marijuana. 38 states allow for medical marijuana and 21 of those states allow for recreational adult use. Each state that still has laws preventing any use must take into account neighboring states...
What is maximum medical improvement?
If you experienced an injury as a result of an accident, it is important to understand what to expect from the recovery process. Especially if you are considering a personal injury claim, you need to familiarize yourself with your prognosis. One term you may encounter...