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Consider the unique issues in a gray divorce
Depending on the age of the spouses involved, divorce can lead to many unique issues. As partners pass the age of 50, there are considerations that may not be present for younger spouses. Gray divorces in Indiana may still be complicated even when there are no...
Driver-assist technologies may be dangerous
There have been numerous car accidents in Indiana and other U.S. states where a motorist was relying on driver-assist technology yet still caused a crash. This is part of a growing trend where drivers think that these assistive technologies are actually able to drive...
Indiana lawmakers focus on distracted driving
House Bill 1070 passed through the Indiana State Senate on March 18, 2020, and is on its way to the governor’s desk for an expected signature. The bill expands the restrictions on the use of a handheld device while operating a motor vehicle. The previous 2011...
The first week of daylight saving a dangerous one for drivers
It has long been known that daylight saving time comes with certain health and safety risks. New research from the University of Colorado Boulder has even found that the first week of spring DST sees an increase in the number of fatal car crashes. Indiana residents...
Tips for families dividing tangible assets
Indiana families may face a challenge when it comes to dividing a loved one's tangible assets after that person's death. Tangible assets are the physical objects that may not be as easily distributed or bought and sold as some property and money. Photo albums and...
Tips for avoiding estate tax and other threats to assets
Indiana parents who are creating trusts for their children in which they name one of them as trustee may want to also appoint a protector. This is someone, often a sibling, who can step in and take over the trust if there is a threat, such as a lawsuit. A trust can...
Criminal penalties for OWI in Indiana
If you receive a conviction for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Indiana, state law mandates expensive fines, license suspension, jail time and other penalties. The state defines OWI as driving with a blood alcohol content of at least 0.08%, or higher...
Smartphones as legal evidence
Smartphones are becoming more integral parts of daily life. As these devices have become more essential, the amount of data stored upon them has increased. This makes them potentially valuable as sources of evidence in criminal cases and other legal matters. As this...
How can paternity be established legally?
Unmarried couples must take the proper steps to establish paternity for their children. Unlike married couples, where paternity is automatically established by the birth of the baby, babies born out of wedlock will not have paternity determined unless certain steps...
Determining a child’s best interests in a custody case
Do not view your child custody as a fight to the death with your former spouse. What is at stake is the future of your child. When it comes to a divorce, an Indiana court is going to weigh the best interests of your child in determining custody. If you do the same,...
