Winter weather poses significant challenges for residents of Indiana. This is especially true if you have to drive. With the roads slick and slippery, it’s important to have good winter weather driving tips in mind to stay safe and avoid accidents. Prepare your...
Greenfield, Indiana, Legal Blog
Unexpected impacts of a gray divorce
Many people falsely believe that a divorce doesn't negatively impact adult children. The truth is that they feel just as much pain and fear as minors. Although the legal system in Indiana doesn't acknowledge the effects on adult children, you should take it into...
The role of a CDFA
Indiana couples going through a divorce might have a lot of questions about what happens to their finances after the split is finalized. Certified Divorce Financial Analysts, or CDFAs, exist to help you navigate these financial questions during the transition. What...
Police asked to search my car. What should I say?
The Fourth Amendment protects you against unlawful search and seizures. This makes it illegal for law enforcement to search a vehicle without permission or a valid reason. What should you do if the police ask to search your car? When can the police search your car?...
ID theft signs and how to recover
ID theft has always existed, but new technology makes it easier for your data to get stolen. According to the FTC, ID theft increased by 45% in 2020 with over 4 million complaints filed. If you've experienced ID theft in Hancock, Indiana, there are steps to recovery....
What are the basics of estate planning in Indiana?
Estate planning is something that all Indiana residents will have to do at some point or another. Creating an estate plan before it's necessary can relieve a lot of stress and pressure from the person and their family. Beyond that, having an estate plan created early...
Estate planning and asset preservation in Indiana
Everything you own in Indiana, including your personal possessions, furniture, life insurance, home, car, investments, savings accounts and other assets, are at risk of high taxation, poor distribution and harsh creditors without proper planning. Therefore, it is...
What may police do during a traffic stop in Indiana?
Not every Indiana resident or visitor is familiar with state laws regarding traffic stops. While some drivers and passengers understand fundamental constitutional rights, such as the right to remain silent, others do not. And then there are those entirely unfamiliar...
How to account for grandchildren within an estate plan
It's not uncommon for parents to pass down assets such as an Indiana home, a bank account or a car to their children. If you have grandchildren, it's a good idea to consider how you might want to transfer assets to them as well. Fortunately, there are many strategies...
How to modify a child support order in Indiana
Child support orders are made as part of a final divorce decree. Indiana parents who have been divorced a long time might wonder how to go about changing child support orders to better suit their situation. Changing child support order isn’t a light undertaking. In...

