Encounters with law enforcement can be stressful, even for people who have done nothing wrong. How you respond during a stop, questioning or arrest can influence your freedom, your record and your long-term legal standing. In Indiana, understanding your rights is a...
Grandparents often provide housing and child care for their children and grandchildren. They may purchase clothing and toys that parents can't afford. Their role in a grandchild's life can have a profound positive impact. Most of the time, grandparents simply offer...
Going through a divorce typically means dividing marital assets. For many couples, one of the most expensive and important assets they own is a home. They need to determine how it should be addressed during property division. Everyone’s situation is unique. Below are...
Divorce rarely feels like a clean break when children are involved. Many parents find themselves thinking more about everyday moments like who helps with homework, how mornings will work and whether their child will feel secure moving between homes. In Indiana,...
A child support order is often used during a divorce, especially if there is an income discrepancy between the parents or if they are going to have different amounts of parenting time or physical custody. Child support is used to balance out the financial obligations,...
When parents share child custody, they need to see one another regularly. Every time they exchange custody, there are opportunities for conflict as they interact with one another. Particularly in scenarios where there has been a history of domestic violence, one...
Parenting laws in Indiana extend the same protections to fathers and mothers. The law does not make any distinction about parental rights solely on the basis of sex. Both parents can request parenting time and a share of decision-making authority. Men often feel...
If you get divorced, your standard of living is probably going to go down. The exact impact will be different from case to case, and some studies do find that women see their standard of living decline more than men. But for both genders, there can be a drop. For...
Parents often feel happy when their children find long-term romantic partners, and marry them accordingly. They may be over the moon when their adult children have children, making them grandparents. The whole family may celebrate the addition of a new child....
Police officers should help uphold and enforce the law. They are subject to numerous legal restrictions during investigations and interactions with people they suspect of criminal activity. Police officers have to balance the need to identify criminals and document...
