Committing a DUI offense in Indiana can result in severe consequences. If law enforcement arrests you and convicts you on a DUI in Indiana, you may wonder whether jail time is likely. Learn more about the possibility of imprisonment for a DUI conviction in Indiana....
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Understanding the role of a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst
Once your Indiana marriage runs its course, you may find yourself staring down a much different financial future than the one you anticipated. A divorce upends many financial aspects of your life, but there are certain financial professionals who might be able to help...
When are you eligible for a former spouse’s Social Security?
When your Indiana marriage comes to an end, you may not give much consideration to how long it lasted before you decided to pull the plug. You might be remiss to do so, though, because the length of your marriage plays a big part in determining if you are eligible for...
How does property division work in Indiana?
If you and your spouse are heading for a divorce in Indiana, there are some things you should know about property division laws in the state. Indiana is an equitable distribution state, meaning a judge will determine a fair, or equitable, way to divide assets between...
Could your ear infection cause you to fail a field sobriety test?
The Standardized Field Sobriety Test battery consists of three different tests. Their purpose is to provide a law enforcement officer with just cause to arrest someone suspected of OWI/DUI. However, a driver could be sober and still fail the tests. There are many...
What is maximum medical improvement?
If you experienced an injury as a result of an accident, it is important to understand what to expect from the recovery process. Especially if you are considering a personal injury claim, you need to familiarize yourself with your prognosis. One term you may encounter...
How should I manage social media during a divorce?
Particularly if you are in the lead-up or going through a divorce, managing your social media appropriately is very important. Many ex-spouses will mine social media accounts for ammunition to use during the divorce process. Overall, it is not a bad idea to delete...
Can you change child support amounts after divorce?
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...
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...


