Fort Wayne, Indiana Law Blog
How do you tell your child about divorce?
Divorcing parents in Indiana have a lot on your plate. Not only do you need to worry about legal matters. On top of that, you need to prioritize your child's health and well-being. It is often difficult to do this when working through the proceedings related to...
Understanding fraud by wire, radio or television
According to Syracuse University, prosecutions for white-collar offenses were at a 20-year low as of 2018. The decline has not been consistent, but prosecutions have seen an overall downward trend compared to 20 or even 10 years prior, when the rate of white-collar...
What factors determine child support payments?
Regardless of your marital status, your child should receive support from both parents. Child support payments are a means of support for your child until they are a legal adult. If you are going through a divorce, you may have questions regarding the calculation of...
Am I a reckless driver?
Reckless driving is a dangerous behavior that can forever change the lives of people. Some drivers may not even be aware that what they are doing while driving is reckless. So, what is reckless driving, and how can you avoid being a reckless driver? Indiana law has...
Does your child need a guardian?
When creating your estate plan, it is essential to plan what will happen with your special needs adult child, and one option you have is naming a guardian. IN.gov explains a guardian will be the person who cares for your child after your death. This person agrees to...
How do you know when your parent needs a guardianship?
When your parents age, you may notice that they become more forgetful, or that they become increasingly unstable on their feet, among other changes. Watching your parent grow older is not easy, but if you believe your parent might become a danger to himself or herself...
What is foster to adopt?
If you are considering adopting in Indiana, you may want to know more about the foster to adopt process. According to Together We Rise, there are over 100,000 children waiting for adoption in the foster care system in the United States. Foster care provides a...
What causes slip-and-fall accidents?
A slip-and-fall accident can happen in the space of several seconds but leave you with permanent or life-threatening injuries. The National Safety Council reports that over 9 million people suffered injuries from these types of accidents in 2016, both at work and at...
Causes of trucking accidents
Truckers provide an essential service to this country by shipping the products millions of people depend on each day. When a single person is responsible for transporting thousands of pounds of goods, their vehicle has the potential to cause significant accidents with...
What should I do when involved in an accident?
Being involved in an accident is a stressful experience. It is even more stressful when you are the victim of a negligent motorist, which can happen to the most careful, conscientious drivers. However, the actions you take after an accident can have a profound impact...
