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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
The impact of a severe car crash can be devastating and life-changing. Indiana residents who have experienced one understand this. This is especially true if you suffered from a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Today, we will take a look at some of the long-lasting...
Indiana residents may benefit from understanding why some estates wind up the subject of a court battle. Whether you want to avoid it for your loved ones or you find yourself in a contested estate situation, it is helpful knowing common reasons why some estates create...
For years, millionaires made the news with prenuptial agreements that drew solid lines between what belonged to both parties. When Indiana couples brought unequal capital into the marriage, many people frowned on the prenuptial agreement as taking advantage of the...