When acquiring a new property, you want to minimize the risk of encountering unforeseen challenges related to your new property. A title search is a necessary step to undertake for several good reasons. 1. Ensure ownership clarity Before you commit to buying a...
The Governors Highway Safety Association reports that there were over 7,500 pedestrians killed by traffic accidents in 2022 alone. This number is the highest in decades. These statistics have led many to call for change. But what can be done to address this growing...
During a divorce, there are no winners or losers. When it comes to working out custody between two parents, a final decision made with the child’s best interest at heart is the closest one side or the other can come to winning. The process for determining child...
The division of assets in a divorce is often one of the most contentious parts of the process. Indiana is not a community property state, but there are still some specific elements to think about when it comes to protecting certain assets, such as an inheritance....
Indiana probate court is where the distribution of a deceased person's assets occurs. The process can be lengthy, tedious and expensive for your loved ones. Thankfully, there are ways to avoid the process. Real estate and vehicles Indiana law allows transfer-on-death...
An impending divorce is tough on your entire family but if you have children, you want to uproot their lives and routines as little as possible. Birdnesting is a co-parenting concept where the children remain in the family home and the parents switch households...
Planning for one’s death is not usually a pleasant process. However, if you’re intending to leave an inheritance to any beneficiaries after you’re gone, it’s important to create an estate plan with their best interests in mind. There are different methods of leaving...
In a collaborative divorce, the couple agrees to work together closely to determine child custody and financial arrangements for the highest benefit of all family members. Instead of presenting relevant information to a judge and letting him or her decide, the parties...
When your loved one becomes ill life becomes incredibly stressful. Not only do you worry about getting them the care they need, but you also need to gather documents as fast as possible. Instead of panicking in the moment about needing these documents, consider having...
While some car accidents are minor, many others cause serious and life-altering injuries. In fact, an estimated 4.4 million Americans seek medical treatment following motor vehicle accidents every single year. Sadly, roughly 38,000 individuals die annually in traffic...
