Underage Drinking and Driving
With summer coming to a close in the Midwest, school-bound children in Indiana are desperately trying to take advantage of their last few weeks of summer vacation. Whether kids are home from college or just enjoying a summer off from high school, barbecues, bonfires and backyard parties will be prevalent in the next few weeks....
Fathers Face Challenges when Seeking Custody
We live in a world where women are gaining equality in wages, jobs and overall success. It’s hard to imagine that there was a time where women didn’t have the right to vote, leave alone hold a job in a male oriented career. Women used to be expected to stay at home and take of...
Spousal Maintenance in Indiana
Before officially filing for divorce, there are a multitude of factors a spouse should consider. Ending a marriage with a person whom you have loved dearly for at least some point in your life is not easy. Even if both of you agree that it is time to part ways and move on with your...
The Importance of Adequate Parenting Time
When a couple makes the decision to divorce, it can result in a tumultuous experience laden with multiple ups and downs. However, when the couple has children it can be even harder on the family. One of the biggest reasons why couples postpone moving forward with a divorce is because they fear it will have...
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Basics
Bankruptcy can be an overwhelming and traumatic process, resulting in significant heartache. However, it can also give you the fresh start you need while eliminating your financial burdens. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is commonly referred to as “liquidation” where some of your assets are sold to pay creditors. Some assets may be exempt to creditors...
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests for OWIs in Indiana
You may have seen it on TV or have been unlucky enough to experience what happens when a person gets pulled over and is suspected of drinking and driving. In Indiana, the charge for driving under the influence is called “Operating a vehicle while intoxicated” (OWI). A police officer usually administers a series of tests...
Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody in Indiana: What’s the Difference?
Divorce is often one of the most difficult things a couple must endure during the end of a relationship. Distributing assets and property can become combative and be anything but amicable. However, one of the most harrowing aspects of a divorce has to be determining child custody. Parents often times neglect to file for a...
Prenuptial Agreements Lessen the Blow of Divorce in Indiana
Before a couple officially becomes husband and wife and pronounce the words “till death do us apart” as part of their marriage vows, it is not uncommon for them to execute a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement is a contract negotiated by the couple regarding the ownership and division of certain present and future assets...
A Child’s Basic Needs: What is Behind the Guidelines
The guidelines on child custody arrangements were developed based on the needs of the child, with the input of family and child development professionals, including psychologists and attorneys, and divorced parents. Everyone agrees that, “both parents nurture their child in important ways, significant to the development and well being of the child.” The guidelines were...
Best Interest of the Child
We are a nation that quickly became accustomed to the frequency of divorce. This is not to downplay the stress and the trauma of the event, especially the trauma felt by any children born from the marriage. Divorce is a battle. We fight over who gets what. We fight about how much will be given...