In Indiana, contributory negligence can significantly impact personal injury claims. It is important to understand how this legal concept works and its implications on the ability to recover damages. Contributory negligence occurs when a plaintiff contributed to their...
There’s a growing movement toward homeschooling in the United States, for several reasons. Some parents feel like the overcrowded classrooms and lack of resources are providing substandard education, and they can do better at home. Others have safety concerns, due to...
You’re minding your own business and heading home for the night when you see those red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You may not even have any idea what traffic law you violated, but it quickly becomes clear that the officer is “fishing” for more...
Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce can be complicated. There are various types of retirement accounts, including 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions. A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored plan, while an IRA is an individual retirement account. Pensions are often...
Young kids benefit significantly from visual and interactive engagements with parents. As a result, when they are living in two different homes due to a co-parenting arrangement, they often do well when a virtual visitation arrangement allows them to connect with...
For people facing their first Operating While Intoxicated charge in Indiana, concerns about potential jail time are common. It is important to understand the likelihood of incarceration in such cases. Several factors come into play when determining the possibility of...
The young adult years can be trying times for families and their offspring. Young people often make mistakes, and some of them can result in criminal charges. Should a young person’s bad decisions as a teenager result in lifelong, adverse consequences? Some people...
Children may be negatively impacted by their parents’ divorce, at least for a time. However, co-parenting plans help ensure that can children get attention from both parents and maintain a healthy relationship with each parent under most circumstances. While...
Managing virtual visitation when co-parenting a teen generally involves some unique challenges and opportunities alike. Virtual visitation arrangements, executed via video calls, messaging apps and social media, offers a flexible and dynamic way to stay connected....
There isn’t always a “major” reason that a couple decides to divorce, such as financial stress or infidelity. In some cases, the issue is that a couple has drifted apart over time. Spouses may eventually realize that they don’t have the same connection they used to,...
