Did you divorce because your ex’s behavior involved putdowns, insults, insinuations that created drama and conflict? You may worry about co-parenting effectively in Indiana with such a toxic personality. According to Psychology Today, authoritarian parents make their...
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Could drug court help you get your life back on track?
An Indiana drug charge has the potential to impact your life in many ways if you wind up receiving a conviction for the offense. Depending on the severity of the conviction, you may face fines, substance abuse treatment requirements and possible jail or prison time,...
How do you save money during a divorce?
Just as you spent money on your wedding, you must spend money to dissolve your marriage. In both instances, you can take steps to reduce costs. U.S. News & World Report explains how to avoid spending more than necessary on divorce. Understand where and how to keep...
Understanding Indiana’s laws on marijuana and driving
Marijuana use impacts people across Indiana differently based on how often, if ever, they use it. This is one of the reasons behind an Indiana law change that may give you or others placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated a potential new means of defense....
How Indiana’s laws may require spouses to divide their business
When filing for divorce, a business owner may need to obtain a professional appraisal to determine his or her enterprise’s divisibility. As noted by SmartAsset, Indiana's equitable division laws require Hoosier couples to divide their marital assets fairly. Marital...
Are breath test results accurate?
If law enforcement officers pull you over on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they will, in all likelihood, request you to take a breath test. Under Indiana’s implied consent law, you agree to take such a test as one of the...
How do you handle social media a during divorce?
Social media may have changed the way you communicate and connect with friends and family members over the past few years. This is true for many Americans, and today, most people use social media in some form. According to the Pew Research Center, out of every 10...
Is this a traumatic brain injury?
Getting involved in a serious accident can often lead to head trauma, like the neck, back and head serve as the most vulnerable points on the human body. Unfortunately, head trauma often involves traumatic brain injury, as well. This type of injury - TBI for short -...
How can I make divorce easier for my children?
While divorce is often in the best interest of families where conflict is high, it can still have a negative impact on children. Kids often express a wide range of emotions during divorce, including, guilt, sadness, frustration, and fear, and it is up to parents to...
Building your financial reserve post-divorce
Your finances are one area that will feel the impact of your divorce. Even if you have a great career that will continue to support you through your changing relationship, having to split your assets with your ex will leave you with less than you had before. Even...