Being falsely accused of a crime such as drunk driving may happen to regular people more often than you think. There are a variety of conditions that could prompt these unlawful arrests. It’s important to be aware of these conditions and what to do if you are falsely...
Greenfield, Indiana, Legal Blog
Indiana allows child support modifications in two situations
If you have lost your job or experienced a cut in hours, you may be struggling to pay your existing child support order. Still, because you have a legal obligation to pay child support, failing to pay has some serious consequences. Rather than letting your support...
How to prevent parental alienation in a high-conflict divorce
Divorce can be difficult for every member of the family. When it comes to children, good parents want their children to adjust to the divorce and to remain happy. In a high-conflict divorce, however, children can have difficulties adapting. Parental alienation can...
What is the “right to an attorney” really mean?
One of the rights law enforcement officers alert you to upon arrest is the right to an attorney. You may wonder how this works and why you have this right. The right to an attorney comes from the Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Basic details The...
How much can an Indiana OWI raise your insurance rates?
An Indiana conviction for operating while intoxicated has the potential to change your life in many ways. You may have to spend time in jail and pay a substantial amount in fines. You may also have to install an ignition interlock device on your car. If you are a...
Should I put my adult child on my deed?
If you are in the process of estate planning, it is likely that you are doing all you can to help your heirs avoid probate. Probate can be expensive and time-consuming. Many people also dislike the public nature of probate. One way to avoid probate with your property...
Use of cellphone records in distracted driving cases
It is not news to say that distracted driving is dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving is responsible for the loss of nearly 3,000 lives each year, and an estimated 400,000 injuries. Though states continue to...
Jointly Owned Real Estate: Is it the Right Option for You?
In Indiana, and most other states, jointly owned real estate between spouses is titled with rights of survivorship, meaning that upon the death of one joint owner the entire property passes directly to the survivor who now owns the entire interest. Farm and business...
How to avoid distracted driving
Have you ever closed your eyes for a few seconds while driving? Probably not, right? That would be needlessly dangerous for you and everyone else on the road. However, most drivers are guilty are glancing at their phones while driving, adjusting the radio or eating a...
Protecting your financial interests in gray divorce
Gray divorce, or divorce in your older years, is on the rise across the nation. If you count yourself among those who are divorcing later in life, you may face unique financial considerations that other, younger people facing similar circumstances may not. You may...

