As a divorced parent, you know that life can happen fast. While your original child support order may have worked in the beginning, your financial circumstances and your children’s needs are bound to evolve over time. In Indiana, parents can ask a family law judge to...
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How to co-parent an infant
Divorce impacts the entire family and can be difficult for all members to adjust to, including the family's youngest members. If you have an infant under eighteen months old, your co-parenting strategies may look different than someone who has an eight-year-old....
Can a lawsuit settlement include the costs of rehab after a TBI?
Experiencing a severe injury because of another person's negligence can have life-altering consequences. You may wonder if your life will ever look the same again. If you proceed with a lawsuit, there might be concerns about what a settlement will cover. Your...
What is nesting?
If you are getting divorced with children involved, it is likely that you have concerns about their stability and mental health. You also may need space from your ex but have no solid plans about your future, yet. “Nesting” is one way to provide your children with...
What does it mean to have a declaration an unfit parent?
During a divorce, the court has a preference for joint custody when dealing with children. Children are typically emotionally healthier when allowed to spend equal time with both parents, and the parents benefit from the arrangement as well. In some cases, one parent...
Is theft a felony in Indiana?
If you face theft charges in Indiana, you should know that Indiana comes down hard on the convicted. Like all states, Indiana categorizes theft by the value of the property stolen. However, unlike most other jurisdictions, The Hoosier State limits its categories to...
What is parallel parenting?
High-conflict divorce is stressful enough on its own, but it becomes a very fraught situation with children involved. Whether your ex is a narcissist, has a personality disorder or if the relationship with your ex has simply soured to the point where it is difficult...
The various consequences of an OWI
If you receive a conviction for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, there are numerous penalties involved. Even facing arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence comes with penalties. Not only are there criminal consequences of a conviction, but there are...
Tips to divorcing a narcissist
If you are going through a divorce, and you suspect or know that your spouse is a narcissist, the process will be even more challenging than most divorces. There are many traits of a narcissist that makes a divorce emotionally exhausting and often more expensive....
FAQs about Indiana’s habitual traffic violator status
While drivers may occasionally receive a traffic citation, repeated offenses can lead to long-term suspensions and felony charges. Under certain circumstances, drivers may earn the title of habitual traffic violators. What is habitual traffic violator status? Drivers...