If your problem is financial insecurity in property, sometimes the best option is to “just walk away.”  If you overextended yourself and can no longer afford the real estate or personal property you own, walking away from it may be the best option for you.  Given the rise in bankruptcy filings across the country, and specifically...

Everyone knows about property division after a divorce.  Generally, the story is about one of the spouses somehow railroading the other and taking all of their money.  The favorite anecdote includes a vicious, vengeful ex-spouse with the bulldog of a lawyer who somehow manages to convince the court to give that spouse all of the...

A criminal record can make it hard to get a job, or even to qualify for jobs.  A criminal record can impact your personal life, giving you a negative reputation among friends and acquaintances.  A criminal can affect your academic success and other areas of your life.  Therefore, an expungement could greatly affect your life...

Legal separation does not necessarily lead to divorce. There is an entirely separate legal tool for couples who choose to separate and those that choose to divorce. A divorce legally ends the marriage, while a legal separation instead gives the couple an opportunity to determine whether the marriage can be saved or whether the marriage...

A custody battle is often one of the most stressful and difficult times in a person’s life.  It is a very personal relationship put into a very public eye and decided by someone completely unrelated to the situation.  If you are entering into a custody battle, it is important to know that, although you may...

Bankruptcy can be a terrifying and daunting idea.  As an individual with no experience in bankruptcy, it might even seem an impossibly difficult task.  In truth, bankruptcy is a last chance option, and one ought only to consider it in the face of dire financial circumstances.  That said, the process will go much smoother with...

Getting a divorce is an extremely difficult time in a person’s life. It creates both economic and emotional hardships on the family, and can affect both extended family and friends. In Indiana, one must follow certain procedures in order to file a divorce properly. The last thing one needs is the legal burden that accompanies...

When a married couple thinks about separating, filing for divorce, or filing for an annulment, finding a great family law attorney is the first step towards extricating one’s self from a complicated jumble.  The difference between a divorce and an annulment is solely legal.  While it can be a confusing distinction, the grounds for annulment are...

The Indiana legislature recently changed its burglary law to broaden the scope of the rule. The law, which became effective on July 1, 2014, states that “a person who breaks and enters the building or structure of another person, with intent to commit a felony or theft in it, commits burglary.” With the addition of the...

Once a defendant is charged with a crime, some people think a long and dramatic trial will follow, much like those portrayed on crime television dramas. A highly reputable criminal defense attorney will go up against a prosecutor, and both will deliver Emmy-worthy court performances, complete with the admissibility of newly discovered evidence that will...