Knowing what to do when someone is unconscious is important to avoid further injury to them; TV shows rarely depict the right steps to take. You may want to make sure the person has your contact information once they regain consciousness in case they need to file a...
Greenfield, Indiana, Legal Blog
4 key times to update your estate plan
Your life in Indiana has probably changed significantly over the years. New family members have arrived while others left, your income fluctuated, and you acquired new assets. When major life changes happen, it’s important to alter your estate plan. Here are four key...
What is a Level 6 felony in Indiana?
All states have the authority to establish levels of crimes within the state, and in particular, classify felony cases. Deciding what charges should be filed as a felony is relatively simple, but determining where they fall along the scale of seriousness can be...
What happens to the marital home if you get a divorce?
Indiana couples who go through divorce have to consider division of property. Often, there's a question of what happens to the marital home. What are the property division laws for divorce? Indiana is an equitable distribution state when it comes to dividing property...
Can estate plans be private in Indiana?
Creating your estate plan can be a huge emotional undertaking, regardless of your actual health. It’s understandable for Indiana residents to want to keep some privacy during this time or avoid discussing it with anyone. While you might have the option to keep your...
Who is eligible for drug court?
If you struggle with substance use and face drug-related charges in Hancock County, you may qualify for drug court. This diversion program provides treatment for addiction while potentially helping you obtain a reduced sentence. Review the eligibility requirements if...
Understanding the right of first refusal
For many divorced parents in Indiana, it’s important to spend as much time with their children as possible. The “right of first refusal” is a parenting plan clause that can help divorced parents do just that. What is the right of first refusal? The right of first...
Jaywalkers could be in danger of self-driving cars
The common use of app-based taxi services like Uber by Indiana residents has resulted in the company now employing self-driving vehicles to provide their service in certain areas of the state. Although the company began by contracting with individual vehicle owners...
What are the penalties for drug trafficking in Indiana?
When the average person hears the word "trafficking," it usually conjures to mind images of mountains of drugs being transported across borders, whether it's from country to country or across state lines. While that's not always the case, drug trafficking takes many...
What is a living trust and how does it work?
At some point, Indiana residents should begin planning their estate. It helps to plan for the future and ensures that your assets and property go to who you wish to inherit it. You might want to include a living trust as one of your documents. What is a living trust?...

