Protecting Your Rights In Indiana Since 1915
Not everyone convicted of a crime in Indiana or throughout the U.S. is guilty. According to the Innocence Project, more than 375 people have been released from prison after further DNA testing proved they were innocent. Of those cases, approximately 69% involved...
Is there a right time to tell your child about divorce? A wrong time? How do you break the news as softly as possible, if there is a way to break such news softly in the first place? As a divorcing parent, questions like this surely swirl in your head. While getting a...
Not every divorced couple has the ability to stay in close proximity of one another after a split. In fact, many do not want this, either. While some may stay together because of their children, others have no choice but to move away. In these situations, how do...
While you had a hard enough time accepting your marriage's end, you must now tell your children. What should you expect from them? The Child Mind Institute explores common emotional reactions children have to divorce. Prepare yourself and your children for the...
Too many people are under the impression that they have the right to refuse to consent to a breath, blood or urine test if an officer requests one of them. The truth is that while you do, refusal can and will come with consequences. Indiana, like every other state in...
Indiana law recognizes several types of felony fraud, including counterfeiting, forgery and application fraud. Understanding the details of these offenses can inform your next steps if you face fraud charges. Review the factors that affect criminal fraud proceedings...
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...
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,...
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...
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....