Anyone who has ever been through a divorce will tell you it is hard. Not only is it an emotional time, but also extremely stressful due to the confusion and uncertainty many experience. However, much of this stress can be relieved by being informed of the divorce process and preparing for what’s ahead. In this blog, we provide you with four tips for divorce litigants in 2021.
Set Realistic Expectations. In Indiana, marital property consists of all property owned by either spouse. Generally speaking, it does not matter if the property was acquired before or after the marriage, nor does it ... Read More
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15
Jan2021
15
Jan2021
“Contempt of Court” is a phrase most of us have heard at some point in our lives. However, other than being familiar with the phrase, many have a very limited understanding of how contempt works and when it can be used. For instance, many do not know just how common contempt proceedings can be in child custody cases. But, you may be wondering, what is contempt? How can I defend against allegations of contempt in custody cases? In this blog, we provide brief overview of contempt, and provide advice on how you can defend yourself against contempt allegations.
In Indiana, there ... Read More
08
Jan2021
Like everyone and everything in life, the judicial system isn’t perfect. Mistakes are made. Sometimes, these mistakes can result in an improper verdict or decision. Child custody determinations are no different. Fortunately, our judicial system provides individuals with the opportunity to appeal certain rulings or decisions believed to be wrongly decided. But what about child custody rulings, can those be appealed in Indiana? If so, when should you appeal? In this blog, we look at when you can appeal a child custody determination and provide some considerations for you to keep in mind when deciding whether to appeal.
In Indiana, the ... Read More
07
Jan2021
Today’s society is a mobile one, and people are moving now more than ever. As such, many parents find themselves, or the other parent, moving to a different state. But, what happens if one of the parent’s wants to file for a modification of custody? Do they have to file in the state that made the initial custody determination? Can they file in the state that they just moved to? How do court’s treat custody cases that involve multiple states? Well, it depends. In this blog, we look to answer these questions and look at when Indiana is the appropriate ... Read More
06
Jan2021
Whether it be from personal experience or a favorite television show, most have heard of the term “bail.” Bail, in the criminal context, is the amount of money an individual, arrested for an offense, must post in order to be released from custody pending trial. But, you may be wondering, is bail something that is always offered? Or how does the court determine the amount of bail? In this blog, we provide a brief overview of bail and try to answer the questions of when bail is available and how the amount is determined.
In Indiana, our Supreme Court has recognized ... Read More
31
Dec2020
Anyone who has ever been charged with a criminal offense understands the utter toll it can take on your life. Everything can seem like a whirlwind, leaving you in a state of disarray and confusion. Such is understandable, yet, it can also leave you vulnerable and susceptible to making mistakes that may hurt you in the future. Sometimes, the biggest danger to defendants are themselves. If you find yourself facing criminal charges, there are certain things you can do which may help better your case down the road. In this blog, we provide three tips for criminal defendants.
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31
Dec2020
Expungement is the legal process in which an individual’s criminal record is erased; albeit, with certain exceptions. In Indiana, individuals who have committed certain crimes have the ability to seek an expungement of their criminal record. Obtaining an expungement is an extremely beneficial tool for individuals with past convictions or arrests as it provides a chance to move forward in life without the attached stigma that tends to follow criminal convictions. But, what happens if the court denies your request for expungement? Can you appeal? In this blog, we try to provide insight into the expungement process while looking at ... Read More
23
Dec2020
The Indiana Civil Protective Order Act (“Act”) provides powerful relief to help ensure the safety of certain covered Hoosiers who find themselves in dangerous situations, such as a victim of domestic violence or repeated harassment. Additionally, the Act covers certain minor children in harmful situations or individuals, such as from an abusive or drug-addicted parent. While Protective Orders are a powerful tool that can be used for good, they can also be used to wrongfully harm an individual who is not a threat to anyone. This blog provides a brief overview of protective orders, the ramifications of same, and how you can ... Read More
23
Dec2020
Indiana provides parties involved in legal disputes, whether it be criminal or civil in nature, with the opportunity to appeal the outcome of the case, albeit, with some exceptions. While the right to appeal is often cherished by those who receive a negative decision or judgment at the trial court level, this right tends to cause quite a headache for the party that was successful at trial. Often times, this leads individuals to ask themselves if they should even file a response to an appeal? Or if it really even makes a difference? In this blog, we look to answer ... Read More
18
Dec2020
Small business fuels more employment in the United States than larger corporations and businesses. It is often the case one spouse works for a company to obtain benefits like health insurance, allowing the other spouse to start and run a small business—a part of the American dream. When a divorce is filed, the parties are often left with determining what makes up the small business’ value, as all marital assets acquired or brought into the marriage and existing at the time of filing are marital assets subject to a fifty-fifty division. This blog covers the basics of how and what ... Read More