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...
Southern Indiana Law Blog
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...
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...
Can you go to jail for intimidating someone in Indiana?
If you are like many people, you may assume that words alone cannot land you in jail. Unfortunately, you would be wrong in this assumption. Indiana, just like every other state, recognizes the attempt or threat to cause bodily injury as a crime. Most state laws refer...
Losing your job due to a motorcycle accident
Motorcycle collisions bring many hardships into the lives of victims. Emotional pain, physical injuries, medical bills and other hardships are common. Some victims face challenges in other aspects of their lives, such as their personal relationships and their careers....
Are you familiar with Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines?
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, helping your children adjust to a post-divorce world will now become top priority. The state of Indiana knows how important the relationship with both parents is for any child. To this end, the court will...
How do you dispose of prescription medications?
A prescription for a controlled substance grants you permission to possess and use it for a limited period. If you have any left after you have completed taking the drug, you must dispose of it properly. According to Bitterpill Indiana, failure to properly dispose of...
What is Indiana’s stance on alimony?
While once upon a time, alimony was almost always a guarantee for women of divorce, today, the courts award alimony on a case-by-case basis. Moreover, because more women than ever assume the role of family breadwinner, alimony is now gender-neutral, meaning a woman...
How to protect your business during a divorce
You have questions, questions and more questions when going through a divorce. Who will get to keep the house? Who will get custody of the children? Who will pay alimony, and how much? Also important is the impact of your personal decision on a more private interest:...


