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Facing criminal charges is an overwhelming ordeal even in a best-case scenario. If you find yourself confronting additional unexpected charges, the panic and uncertainty can become truly debilitating and you might feel that you will do anything to escape the...
The expungement of a criminal record is a process that is not available to everyone. However, if you can claim eligibility, what happens next? Once expungement takes place, is it still possible for someone to gain access to your record? Eligibility You must meet...
By now, all parents undoubtedly recognize just how dangerous riding in cars, trucks and SUVs can be for their children. After all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, motor vehicle accidents killed more than 600 kids in 2020 alone. That year,...
It is likely that your divorce is a result of many differing opinions between you and your ex-spouse. If you are managing a joint custody situation with your ex, it is almost inevitable that different parenting styles will cause conflict, even in amicable situations....
When an Indiana adult becomes unable to advocate, care for and make decisions for himself or herself, that individual’s loved ones might step in and start thinking about establishing an adult guardianship. Guardianship is a way for someone in need of care (known as a...
During an Indiana traffic stop, the law enforcement officer who initiated the stop may ask if he or she may look around your vehicle. Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to refuse the officer’s request to search your car, which may save you time and...
Some people believe that having more wealth and assets means that the asset division process will be harder and involve more arguments. But is that the case? Does more money really equate to bigger problems in matters of divorce? Moderate net worth and divorce...
Figuring out parenting after divorce is difficult, but if your ex is a narcissist the situation might seem impossible. Narcissists often like to manipulate situations to maximize their own gain, and involving your children in this is especially draining and hurtful....
If you or a loved one lost consciousness during a motor vehicle accident, the chances of a traumatic brain injury are higher than if there was no loss. If a patient loses consciousness, there is a scale that can help doctors manage and predict the course of a TBI....
When you have a personal injury claim, the law says you must file it within a specific amount of time. The clock starts ticking when you suffer the injury. The time limit is called the statute of limitations. It helps to ensure that cases are fresh when they get to...