Blended families bring complications when it comes to estate planning. Indiana intestate law does not guarantee that your stepchildren or other family members will receive an inheritance. You need a proper estate plan to protect the people you care about after you...
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How can you fairly split child expenses with your former spouse?
Finances are among the most common disputes between divorcing couples. If the two of you have children, how can you split child expenses without a fight? According to U.S. News, there is no one financial plan for everyone. Your final plan depends on your current...
Reviewing child support enforcement
If you have missed child support payments, or have concerns about your ability to keep paying support on time, it is vital to understand how the state enforces child support orders. Back child support can lead to serious penalties that affect many aspects of your...
What makes a premarital agreement unenforceable?
A premarital agreement is something you create before you marry. It outlines what would happen with the property if you divorce. These agreements may include other details about your marriage or a potential divorce. The idea is to make it easier on both of you when...
What situations could impact the award of spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is a payment that one person makes to a former spouse. It occurs under a court order and the discretion of the judge. The court will consider a variety of factors when determining spousal maintenance. The Indiana Code explains there are some...
How does truck weight factor into crashes?
Though it does not often capture the attention of the media, the weight of a delivery truck can have a huge impact on the overall safety of the driver. In general, a truck's weight holds more importance than non-truckers would expect. But how does a truck's weight...
Most dangerous freeways for Indiana drivers
Heavily trafficked freeways already pose a danger to drivers, but those with more commercial trucks present an even greater risk. Indiana has a large amount of truck traffic and is home to some of the most dangerous freeways in the country. Indiana freeways with the...
How does truck accident reconstruction work?
Regardless of the size and weight of the involved vehicles, an accident can ruin your day. If you have a collision with an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer, though, the weeks and months after your accident are likely to be a nightmare. After all, catastrophic injuries and...
Risk factors associated with truck driver fatigue
If you become involved in a large truck crash, the accident could derail your life in many different ways. Aside from the consequences of an injury, such as extreme pain and immobility, many of these accidents claim lives. Victims often face many challenges on their...
Will nesting work for you?
As parents who have decided to split, it is important to maintain as much harmony in the house as possible for the sake of your children. But exactly how do you do that, especially if you and your co-parent cannot co-exist healthily right now? You can look into...