Should I File for Bankruptcy With My Spouse?
In Indiana, you do not have to file for bankruptcy with your spouse if you are married. You can file a personal bankruptcy, but there are several things to consider first. In this article, the Dansville, Indiana bankruptcy attorney, Chris Arrington, will discuss factors to consider when you file for bankruptcy and are married in...
Annulment Laws in Indiana
When a couple divorces, their marriage is considered over. If a couple were to pursue an annulment, it would be like saying the marriage never existed in the first place. In Indiana, marriages are annullable, but there are specific and limited grounds for annulling a marriage in Indiana. In this article, the Indiana family law...
How is Marital Debt Divided in an Indiana Divorce?
Indiana is considered an equitable distribution state when it comes to dividing marital assets and debts during a divorce. While in most cases, the courts will seek to divide the marital estate 50/50 (including debts), the court doesn’t necessarily have to split assets evenly. In some cases, the courts will favor one party, assigning more...
Is a Parenting Coordinator Appropriate for My Indiana Divorce?
Are you involved in a high-conflict divorce? Do the contentious issues primarily revolve around the children? If so, the court may assign a parenting coordinator to your case. Alternatively, you may hire a parenting coordinator to help you reconcile your differences in the best interests of the children. A parenting coordinator is a neutral third...
Marijuana DUI in Indiana: What to Expect
If you have been charged with a marijuana OWI in Indiana, then the stakes are high. Indiana’s drug and drugged driving laws are strict. Driving under the influence of a controlled substance, including marijuana, can land you in jail. If someone is killed while you are driving under the influence, you can face a prison...
Is Indiana a “No-Fault” Divorce State?
Today, in America, all states provide for no-fault divorces. Some states only allow no-fault divorces, while others allow fault-based grounds to be entered into the record. Deciding whether to file for divorce on fault-based grounds or no-fault grounds requires the aid of a seasoned Danville, IN, divorce lawyer. In this article, our attorneys will discuss...
OnlyFans Account Costs Mother in Child Custody Case
If you have never before heard of the site OnlyFans, it is a place for sex workers to post adult content on a subscription basis and earn money. It is easy to set up and advertise, and you can start earning money relatively quickly. There is only one problem. What happens if you are in...
How are Family Businesses Divided During an Indiana Divorce?
If your family owns and runs a business together, you may be concerned over what will happen to that business during your divorce. It is true that the business itself or some portion of the business likely belongs to the marital estate. That means that the business is subject to equitable distribution under our state’s...
Can I Get a DUI Over Prescription Medications?
This is a complex question. Under Indiana law, you are guilty of DUI/OWI when you are intoxicated by a foreign substance, like a drug. It does not matter what the drug is. By and large, folks think of alcohol and other illegal drugs when they are thinking about OWI charges. However, you can be pulled...
A Psychologist Explains the Phenomenon of Gray Divorce in the United States
In reading the news, you may have stumbled across the term “gray divorce.” But what does it mean, and why is it happening? Technically, a gray divorce includes individuals who are over 50 and who have been married for several years, even decades, who ultimately find that they want to pursue a divorce later in...