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When you decide to go through with a divorce, that is just step one if you are a parent. You must then figure out how you want to break the news to your child. After all, they will need to know eventually, and it is better to tell them sooner rather than later. But...
Prescription drugs are those that a doctor gives patients access to for the purpose of treating pain and other legitimate medical complaints. However, the use of prescription drugs for nonmedical uses in Indiana is higher than the prevalence of illicit drugs, such as...
Many scenarios exist where grandparents wish to have a relationship with a grandchild but are unable to do so. These situations sometimes involve the death of a parent, the relocation of a separated family or even the incarceration of a parent. A closer look at...
If you are under the age of 21 and you drive, or you are the parent of a teen driver, it is vital to understand how state laws handle underage drunk driving and take steps to avoid these charges. For teen drivers, the legal limit is much lower in comparison to the...
After the death of your spouse, your main focus may not be on finances, but you will soon have to take care of practical things, such as paying bills. If your spouse was the income earner and mainly responsible for paying your daily living expenses, it can be scary...
After you and your spouse decide to divorce, you will need to work out issues relating to property division, spousal support and child custody. When you mediate your divorce, you and your spouse work with a neutral third party to come to an agreement. Many couples in...
Regardless of the field you work in, you need to recognize the different risks you face. Every day, workers sustain serious injuries when accidents occur on the job. From falls on construction sites to repetitive strain injuries and exposure to toxic chemicals,...
It is very difficult to challenge a will. Roughly 99% of wills will go through probate without issue, even if the probate process takes some time. This is because the courts generally consider the will the final voice of the testator, or the person who wrote it. Since...
If you have kids, child support is an especially important aspect of the divorce process to review. Falling behind on payments you have to make can result in harsh repercussions, such as garnishment of your wages or tax refund, arrest, the inability to obtain a...
During a divorce, it can be difficult to make decisions with your soon-to-be former spouse. Both amicable and high-conflict divorces can create difficulty, particularly when it comes to decisions made about children. Generally, both parents want what is best for their...