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The State of Indiana suggests that it fits the child’s best interests to have meaningful contact with parents. The Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines instruct parents on a child’s contact with his or her parents. If you live apart from your child, you still have rights...
Whether you have been drinking or not, getting pulled over for a suspected DWI is nerve-wracking. You may have no idea what to expect or what will happen. It can be overwhelming and cause you to act in a way that is detrimental to the situation. Having some idea of...
If your elderly parent does not have an estate plan in place that includes powers of attorney, health care representatives, advance directives or other end-of-life care plans, he or she may require a guardian. In Indiana, the court appoints a guardian when an...
Like other states, Indiana legally requires both parents to provide financial support for their child or children. The family court determines a payment amount for one or both parents based on an established formula. Learn more about the factors that influence Indiana...
When a marriage dissolves, it does not only impact the mother and father but the family of the two. Grandparents serve as a vital component to the family unit. When your son or daughter divorces his or her spouse, you may wonder what this means for your relationship...
Most Indiana residents likely know at least one couple who have gotten divorced, and it is possible that a prenuptial agreement played a role in the separation process. A properly structured prenuptial agreement may allow for both partners in a relationship to...
As an Indiana construction worker, no one need tell you that most of the jobs you do require you to move, lift and/or carry heavy tools and materials. Not surprisingly, the older you become and the longer you work, the more your back rebels. Ultimately you can wind up...
Grandparents plan an integral role in their grandchildren's lives, so when a parent cuts off contact for whatever reason — whether because of divorce, death of the other parent or a family feud — it can hurt both the child and the grandparent. Though Indiana law does...
Mediation is an alternative to divorce that many couples in Indiana find beneficial. However, for some couples, it is not recommended, as it requires both parties to work together to reach an amicable solution. Lifehacker provides a few examples of when divorce might...
When you get into a car accident that is not your fault, you feel a lot of frustration. A motor vehicle collision can cause significant expenses and injuries. Understandably, you want to receive compensation for these costs and sufferings as soon as possible. You can...