In some criminal cases, a judge will sentence you to probation instead of putting you behind bars. Probation is a form of supervised control where you report to an officer of the court. You also must abide by specific conditions. According to the United States...
When a parent tries to alienate a child from their co-parent, the situation often gets sticky very fast. Unfortunately, many parents do not even notice the signs of parental alienation until it is too late to take effective action. What can you do if you believe your...
There’s no single formula that Indiana courts use to determine how to divide marital property. Courts may begin their analysis with a presumption of equal division, but either spouse may successfully rebut this presumption. In general, courts in Indiana take an...
Once you have an Indiana child support order in place, you or your child’s other parent must pay the agreed-upon amount until your child turns 19, with a few limited exceptions. If one of you needs to request a change to the amount of child support currently paid or...
When you get into an automobile collision, it is hard to think clearly. The emotional stress of the situation may cause you to take actions that could legally hurt you later on. For instance, Indiana law states that you should not leave the scene of an accident. If...
Dividing marital property may be one of the most difficult topics to tackle in a divorce. While some couples may come to a mutual agreement regarding the division of their property, others need the assistance of the court to determine who is entitled to what. It is...
Both state and federal laws address offenses that people may commit using a computer. At times, the FBI may drop the charges, and only the state will prosecute, or vice versa. However, in some cases, authorities at both levels decide to press charges. Indiana's laws...
Indiana laws allow expungement or sealing of many types of criminal history. However, the state only lets you apply for expungement once so you must complete the paperwork correctly or risk denial. Review the process of expungement in Indiana before you file your...
When in the middle of a custody battle, it is easy for a lot of parents to let their emotions win. They may not acknowledge the process logically. According to the Huffington Post, some behaviors can help or hurt your case. Lies do not protect you When going through a...
Under Indiana's family laws, a divorce court judge may reasonably divide all of the property you acquired during your marriage between you and your spouse. If you contributed to a retirement plan, a divorce may require a payout either as a lump sum or in installments...
