St. John Law Blog
Can you ask your ex for alimony as part of your Indiana divorce?
Indiana is not an alimony state, but there is a legal remedy known as spousal maintenance. It is still common for one spouse to eventually become financially dependent on the other over the course of a marriage. For example, if you purchase a fixer-upper and hope to...
Indiana woman faces white collar crime charges
An Indiana woman is facing charges for allegedly embezzling more than $100,000 from her employer. The 59-year-old woman, who lives in Granger, Indiana, is alleged to have stolen the money from the business where she worked as the office manager by writing checks made...
Religious differences may lead to divorce
For a lot of people, getting married means marrying someone within the same religion. It may feel that this is not the case in modern times, but the statistics paint a different picture. Even if people today do not say that you “have to” marry someone of the same...
Distracted drivers are a danger on Indiana’s roads
Drivers who can’t give their full attention to the road pose a hazard to themselves and others around them. It’s imperative that drivers do not lose focus behind the wheel. Some motorists are surprised to find out that distractions come in more forms than just...
Reasons older drivers may become unsafe
Losing a diver’s license is often very difficult for an elderly individual. It may represent a loss of freedom. It may just feel like a massive change after so long; they’ve been driving for decades. It may also force them to face some realities about their condition...
3 helpful tips to keep you safer as you get ready for spring driving
If beautiful spring weather makes you want to get out and drive, you should be aware that there are many season-specific hazards that could impact you. Take, for example, the fact that hail is more common in spring. Do you know what to do if hail starts falling while...
Two major ways divorce may affect you
The decision to divorce is one that may take you some time to make. You probably didn’t just wake up one morning and realize the marriage was over. While you might realize that the end of your marriage means that you’re going to have to split up your assets, there are...
These co-parenting tips can ease your stress during a difficult time
Co-parenting after divorce will challenge you in many ways. In addition to always doing what’s best for your children, you must keep in mind that your ex-spouse plays a big role in the parenting process. These five co-parenting tips can put you on the right path: 1....
Common reasons to create an estate plan or last will
It is human nature to put off tasks that are unpleasant or difficult. Creating an estate plan or drafting a last will usually fits into both of those categories. Thinking about what happens when you pass away is far from an enjoyable daydream, and properly creating a...
How do the Indiana family courts handle custody in a divorce?
Sharing children with a spouse is often one of the main reasons people give for staying in an unhappy marriage. Quite a few people worry that divorce may harm their children, while others worry primarily about how a divorce would impact the amount of time they get to...
