Car accidents can cause damage to your vehicle and personal injuries. After the accident, who is responsible for making you whole? In Indiana, the party responsible is determined by the extent to which each party involved is found to have contributed to the accident. To understand the possible outcomes in […]
The methods used to calculate child support in Indiana can be confusing. Though the primary considerations are outlined in the Indiana Child Support Guidelines, many specific factors come into play. Social Security benefits are one of those factors. When it comes to understanding Indiana child support and Social Security benefits, […]
The coronavirus pandemic has upended every aspect of our society, and legal proceedings are no exception. In Indiana, court operations during the state of emergency have varied by jurisdiction and court, with the Indiana Supreme Court issuing general orders but also granting specific authority and permissions to courts upon request. […]
Indiana drivers travel a lot of miles daily. Whether commuting to work, running errands, or just taking in the scenery, licensed drivers in the Hoosier state depend on the state’s roadways to get around. A suspended license can severely impact the ability to earn a living and take care of […]
Generally, there is no cap, or limit, on the amount of money that may be awarded for losses that result from a personal injury in Indiana. These awards are called damages, which compensate for the wrong that an individual suffered. But, if your injury was caused by a medical care […]
Three Indiana law updates enacted in the 2020 session of the Indiana General Assembly are rooted in common problems experienced by many Hoosiers. The ripple effects of license suspensions and criminal records can have serious impacts on the daily lives of those affected, and health care surprise billing is a […]
In the world of taxes, married couples are encouraged to file jointly on their income tax return. By doing this, the government provides couples with several benefits over married couples who file separately. However, filing jointly means one spouse’s return may be used to pay the other spouse’s accumulated debts. […]
The Indiana General Assembly convenes every spring to consider and enact laws to govern our state. When passed, some laws become effective immediately, while others have a July 1 effective date. Hoosiers are bound by the new Indiana laws, but many may miss the announcement and unknowingly run afoul of […]
Hoosiers are struggling to overcome numerous obstacles in 2020. The global pandemic is frightening by itself, but its effects bring a host of other problems that further complicate our lives. Time off work or job loss resulting from quarantines or business closures have people digging deep to make ends meet. […]
Parenting can be challenging in the best of times. Coparenting from different households presents additional challenges, which increase significantly when you add a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Coparenting in Indiana in a pandemic has had many living those challenges. By anticipating and learning how to resolve differences or concerns, […]