The national unemployment rate has been dropping steadily for the last 10 years. Specifically, it has taken a serious dive in the last two years. In June 2009, the unemployment rate was 9.5%, while in June of 2019 it came in at 3.7%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the state of Indiana,...

If you have decided that the best option for your financial well-being is to declare bankruptcy, you have two choices. The first is for you to do the paperwork yourself and the research, and hope that you are doing everything correctly. The second choice is to contact Christopher L. Arrington P.C., a well-respected Indiana bankruptcy...

No matter where you are in the country, summertime for most means vacations, quick trips, fun outings, festivals and the just a lot more to do. The days are longer, warmer, and mostly pleasantly sunny, meaning there is an increased opportunity to spend quality time with the family. When you have been granted parenting time...

On Monday, July 1 there were many new and important laws that went into effect in the state of Indiana. One significant law was that of fertility fraud. Act 174 allows a parent to take civil actions in cases in which there is fertility deception found. It allows families, including children, who were victims of...

On Tuesday, June 25, there was a lawsuit filed against the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) claiming that the department is not protecting children, and even more so, that their practices inflict additional trauma and harm on these highly sensitive young ones.   There are nine children who are plaintiffs in the case, which is...

Any parent who is faced with the reality of giving up a child knows how much heartache is involved. For those who must make that difficult decision, the Seymour Fire Department offers a safe place for parents to feel confident in surrendering their babies without judgment. The anonymous Safe Haven Baby Box gives parents who...

Datingnews.com did a study that assessed divorce rates and found that New Castle, Connersville, Madison, and Richmond fall in the top 20 cities across the United States for a high incidence of divorce. All the towns that were included in the list had a rate that exceeded 15%. Comparing this to the national average of...

Governor Holcomb recently signed into law Indiana House Bill 1520. This bill allows for some slight changes to the current child support and emancipation laws on the books in the state of Indiana. The bill was signed on May 5, and it allows for an extension of child support for children who are 19 years...

Negotiating a prenuptial agreement before marriage is a smart idea for couples concerned about protecting existing assets, future income, or anticipated inheritances. Designating which property will be included in the marital estate will streamline the division of property in divorce and clarifying whether the payment of maintenance will be excluded or allowed are common provisions...

If you are wondering if your child has the ability to testify in court, the answer is yes. In most cases, though, this is not common practice. Divorce can be difficult for anyone to go through.  When children are involved, the stakes are raised. Many parents opt to keep their children out of the courtroom...