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...
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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...
Avoid accidents by preparing for winter weather driving
According to the U.S. Road Weather Management Program, nearly 170,000 serious injuries and more than 1,300 fatalities occur each year because of ice, slush or snow on the road. Indiana motorists should be aware of safety measures that can reduce the risk of a...
Factors that affect BAC levels
Knowing not to get behind the wheel after drinking is easier said than done. Although some individuals can handle a drink or two before reaching a BAC of .08, others cannot. There are many factors that affect how the body metabolizes alcohol. Understanding these may...
What hurdles do grey divorcees face?
Going through divorce, you can already expect to face certain hurdles and difficulties especially around matters of finance and overall well-being. But the troubles you face tie directly to the stage of your life you happen to be in. For grey divorcees, you are often...
How to set up a parenting time schedule that works for everyone
For many parents considering divorce, the prospect of losing time with their children is likely the biggest concern. Child custody is challenging, but it is possible for parents to set up a parenting time schedule that works for everyone involved. The Indiana...
What is an expungement?
A criminal record may make it difficult for you to advance your professional life. However, in some instances, this does not have to remain the case forever. Indiana offers the opportunity for expungement or sealing the details of your criminal record from public...


