When you divorce while your child or children are still minors, you must put a custody plan in place. Most weeks follow a familiar routine, but there are certain dates on the calendar, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, that require extra thought and planning. Most...
A criminal charge can affect your life even if the court dismisses your case. Your arrest may still appear in background checks, which could raise questions when you apply for a job or housing. Fortunately, Indiana law allows people to clear certain arrest and...
Divorce can sometimes bring out the worst in people. A spouse you have spent years believing you can trust may suddenly move to cheat you out of some of the marital assets when you divorce. Knowing where to look for hidden assets can be half the battle. Here are some...
Meetings between deer and motorists often end badly. Figures from Indiana police say that in 2024, the state saw 17,000 reported crashes involving these animals. While the deer themselves were likely the most frequent victims of these crashes, nine people lost their...
It’s a common experience to find another motorist following you at a distance that is dangerously close. Tailgating is the commonly used term for following too closely, and there are several possible explanations. Some drivers do realize how far back they should be to...
After months of negotiations, your Indiana personal injury claim is finally settled – and you find out that a hospital has placed a lien on it, seeking to recover their losses for accident-related care they provided while the claim was pending. What now? The hospital...
As a parent, learning that your child is facing juvenile charges can be scary. You might ask: Will this follow my child forever? In Indiana, juvenile cases work differently than adult cases. Many kids can move forward without a lifelong record. By understanding the...
In many states, couples who are going through a divorce need to split their property into two general categories: marital property and separate property. The marital property will need to be divided because they both own it together. However, they can sometimes keep...
A breath test can become an important piece of evidence in a drunk driving case. Many people assume the number displayed on the device tells the whole story, but the circumstances surrounding the test can matter just as much. Breath-testing devices are designed to...
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...
