There are certain rights that individuals are awarded in the United States when they are involved in legal disputes. The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution says that defendants have the right to remain silent, which is essential and means that you do not have to say anything that could potentially implicate yourself and...

When parents make the decision to divorce, the next challenge to tackle is what to do about the kids. Many times, there is a false belief that when it comes to child custody, the same outcome happens for every family. The truth is, there are many factors that a judge will consider when determining how...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2018 there were 2,132,853 marriages and 782,038 divorces. In 2019, the marriage rate in the state of Indiana was 16.9 and on par with the rest of the nation at 16.3. From 2009 through 2019 the rate of marriages declined throughout the United States, and...

Recently, the Senate Family and Children Services Committee in Indiana voted on House Bill 1230, to pass. HB 1230, or the Safe Haven extension bill, was passed with no dissenting votes. The Safe Haven law was enacted to help parents in distress have a secure location to drop their young babies off without any questions...

The bills are piling up and there is not enough money in your bank account to cover the costs. This is not a situation in which anybody wants to find themselves. The thought of filing for bankruptcy is devastating for most people. If you are unsure about what your options are regarding how to manage...

Bankruptcy is not an ideal situation; it can be distressing for anyone in dire financial straits to be considering their options to get out of debt. In the United States, debt is rising rapidly during the pandemic. The number of Americans who have amassed high amounts of debt and find themselves in a situation in...

It is not a good idea to use the funds that you collected over time in your retirement account to pay off your debt, no matter how dire your situation may be. There are several reasons why this is so. When collection agents are calling and sending letters in the mail on a regular basis,...

The good news for couples in the United States is that the overall divorce rate is on the decline. Divorce and marriage can happen at any age because relationships can change in many ways. Also called silver splitters or diamond splitters, gray divorce is when older couples decide to go their separate ways after many...

Regardless of your marital status, there are circumstances that entitle you to obtain Social Security benefits in Indiana by way of the work records of your spouse. If you are divorced and you took time off of work to take care of your children and your home, you would not be accruing work benefits for...

Grandparents have a special bond with their grandchildren, and when life circumstances change, grandparents have some rights in the state of Indiana to see their grandchildren. If you are a grandparent and your life has changed in a way that altered access to your grandchildren you can petition to have time with your grandchildren and...