If you have college-aged kids, you may understand how important government-backed financial aid can be. After all, the average cost of tuition and fees at four-year state schools in the U.S. is currently more than $10,000 per year. The federal government doles out...
Southern Indiana Law Blog
After an OWI: ignition interlock specialized driving privileges
Having a valid Indiana driver’s license is often critical getting to work, taking your kids to school and having transportation in an emergency. If officers pull you over and arrest you for operating while intoxicated, you might lose your license. This can have a...
Keeping your divorce from disrupting your career
Your divorce may impact your life for years afterward in both positive and negative ways. Reducing unwanted consequences requires you to take control of your life and focus on your goals. Preventing your separation from disrupting your career will provide necessary...
How do I file a personal injury claim against the city?
If you get into an accident with a city vehicle or you suffer an injury on city property, you will need to make a personal injury claim against the city. This is a different process than suing an individual because it is a government entity. Indy.gov explains state...
How does mental health impact alcohol abuse?
Driving under the influence comes with hefty penalties. If you face charges and feel like you cannot control your alcohol use, you may have a substance abuse disorder or other mental health condition. According to WebMD, many people use alcohol to curb symptoms of...
What is kinship adoption and is it the best choice?
If your family member is suddenly unable or deemed unfit to care for their child, you may want to consider a kinship adoption. Definition and circumstances A kinship adoption occurs when a relative of a child becomes the adoptive parent. If the biological parents pass...
What do you know about reducing the cost of divorce?
While you feel you must divorce your current spouse to feel happy, you may not feel you must spend your last dollar to dissolve your marriage. How do you save money on the legal process? Forbes explores strategies to reduce divorce costs. Understand where you may cut...
How do you avoid money regrets after a split?
According to a study done by Fidelity Investments, a majority of people going through divorce stated that they held some form of financial regret. This may come as a surprise, as many people consider relationship regrets at the forefront during divorce cases. However,...
Boosting your interview skills after a criminal conviction
Adjusting to life after serving time behind bars in Indiana can take time and patience. Getting a job is one way you can take back control of your life and start working toward your long-term goals. Given your time away from the workforce, you may feel unsure of where...
Is this a fractured skull?
Taking a blow to the head will result in some nasty repercussions no matter what the source is or how it happened. However, a fractured skull comes along with health issues that set it apart from other impact injuries like concussions. The most important thing when...


