If you have been experiencing difficulties in your marriage, you may be considering divorce. While it may not be what you planned for your life, you may find yourself in a situation where you do not have any other options. Even if you are certain that you need to file...
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Year: 2022
How can you prove alcohol abuse in a child custody case?
Addiction of any kind does not just affect the addicted individual — it can impact the whole family. For this reason, accusations of alcohol abuse can drastically influence the outcome of a child custody case. Whether you suspect your child’s other parent of abusing...
How the state decides on parenting time
When it comes to determining child custody, there are various factors that come into play. The needs of the child as well as the ability of each parent to provide for those needs are basic considerations, but there are other factors as well. According to the Indiana...
Understanding the Miranda rights
If you have watched any police shows, you are more than likely aware of the Miranda rights, also known as the Miranda warning. Contrary to what you see in shows, an officer does not need to read these rights during the arrest. However, an officer must read them to the...
Factors considered for pretrial release
If someone is facing trial, one of the first things that the judge will decide is whether to keep the defendant in custody or release the defendant until the trial date. According to the United States Department of Justice, Offices of the United States Attorneys, bail...
Should you worry about your spouse’s digital wallet?
When going through divorce, asset division often serves as one of the biggest issues you may face. It is a time-consuming process and often costs quite a bit in judicial fees, too. Unfortunately, it can get even more complex if your spouse decides they want to try...
How a DUI conviction affects your mental health
If law enforcement has never arrested and charged you with a criminal violation before your DUI, then you likely do not know what to expect during the process. A DUI is serious, and if you do not learn to deal with it in a healthy way, you may begin to suffer from...
When can you refuse an officer’s request to search your vehicle?
During an Indiana traffic stop, the law enforcement official who pulls you over may ask if he or she may look around your vehicle. Knowing when you have the right to refuse this type of request – and when you do not – may put you more at ease during what is often an...
What are the hardest things about divorce?
Not only is divorce itself hard, but trying to identify the parts that are most difficult is also challenging. According to Psychology Today, the reason is that your divorce is unique from anyone else's, and everyone experiences it in an individual way. Even if you...
How can a DUI affect your schooling?
Facing a DUI charge can feel like the end of the world. The truth of the matter is, if you end up convicted, your life could actually change drastically. This is especially true if you are a prospective college student, or already in college. However, a charge is not...