The Christmas season is one that is hard on many people. For those who are in the criminal justice system, it can be a very stressful time. Some individuals are going to spend the holidays behind bars, some of whom are awaiting trial. For these defendants, the need to...
Year: 2018
Own recognizance releases aren’t without conditions and terms
Some individuals who are arrested for criminal charges will be released from jail while their court case is moving through the system. While most of these individuals will have to put up money or assets to secure their release, this isn't the case for people who the...
How to tell your kids about the divorce
There may be nobody more challenging to tell your divorce about than your own kids. You and your spouse may be confident in your decision to part ways, but no child wants to hear that his or her parents are ending their marriage. Yet, your children deserve to know the...
Plan carefully for your family court hearing
The family law court sees all sorts of cases. Some are the end of a relationship, such as a divorce, but others are the start of a new one, such as adoption. No matter what type of case you have, you need to ensure that you are ready for the process. Getting ready for...
Estate planning is necessary for single adults, too
It is easy to think that only people who have children and those who are wealthy need to make an estate plan. This is far from the truth. Even a single person who doesn't have children and doesn't have considerable assets should have a plan in place. You have to...
Contesting A Will in Indiana – Part 1
Ten years before his death, Gary developed a cancerous brain tumor that was successfully treated with radiation. Unfortunately, Gary developed delayed radiaton encephalopathy (swelling of the brain) from the treatment. Gary's two children, both in their thirties and...
Divorce is difficult, even without children
Divorcing your spouse isn't always as easy as it might seem at first. Even if you don't have children together, you are going to have to work out a property division settlement. This can often a be a source of contention, since some people want to hang on to the same...
Fatal accidents this holiday season
As the holiday season begins, many people will be on the road traveling to see their relatives, to the stores to buy presents or attending holiday parties. The increase in traffic on the road can lead to an excess of accidents between late November and January. The...
Ice and snow can lead to dangerous crashes
Ice and snow are both dangerous when on the roads. Both make for slick road conditions, increasing the risk of crashes stemming from loss of control. Drivers need to know how to address these conditions so that they can react appropriately. When ice and snow are...
Why work with a criminal defense attorney?
A good defense means a world of difference in court. Imagine going to trial without any concept of what could happen, no plan to defend yourself and no coaching on what to do when you're spoken to. It would be easy to make mistakes that could result in the loss of...