Fort Wayne, Indiana Law Blog
7 essential components of any parenting plan
As a husband or wife, you realize marriage is not always easy. Raising children can also be tough. While divorce may be the best way to resolve your marital problems, you do not want your kids to suffer. A well-drafted parenting plan gives you an invaluable tool for...
Is your spouse committing financial fraud?
If you and your spouse are a high-asset couple who have decided to seek an Indiana divorce, you would do well to remain vigilant to signs that (s)he may be committing financial fraud. Unfortunately, asset hiding and other forms of such fraud represent relatively...
Car crash kills recent Indiana graduate
A 22-year-old recent graduate of Quincy University in Indiana planned to participate in commencement exercises this month after completing his studies last December. Instead, he is now dead after a car accident that took place on Saturday morning on an Indiana toll...
What is a home study?
For couples adopting children in Indiana, the process is often complex. The home study is one aspect of the adoption process, and it involves the creation of a comprehensive report aimed at establishing a couple’s fitness as parents. Because the home study can be...
What is distracted driving?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to nine people are killed on a daily basis by accidents involving distracted driving. This is a problem that affects all motorists, including those living in Virginia, as many people fail to understand...
Mental challenges following workplace accidents
From serious injuries to financial problems, many of the hardships that workers face following an on the job accident are immediately evident. It is crucial to bear in mind that there are other potential problems which may arise in the wake of a work-related accident,...
DUI, license suspension and the disruption to your life
With a conviction of driving under the influence in the state of Indiana, you face various penalties, including the suspension of your driver’s license. This is a serious charge. If law enforcement arrests you for DUI, to what extent will a conviction affect your...
After someone dies, their Indiana assets must go through probate
If you have lost a loved one, you may be in the position of having to administer their estate through probate. In general, Indiana probate involves only estates that are worth more than $50,000 and requires a number of steps: Filing the will with the court Petitioning...
Who will get your treasured collectibles when you die?
You have spent years collecting them. Whether they are paintings, wine, figurines or baseball cards, your collectibles are your passion. You’ve invested time and money into your collection, along with a great deal of emotion and care. You may have been told that your...
Marijuana possession still illegal in Indiana
With so many changes regarding cannabis possession laws recently, it can be confusing to know what is legal and what is prohibited. Even though CBD oil is now legal in Indiana, it remains highly uncertain whether cannabis will be legal anytime soon. Here are the...
