Deciding to get a divorce may often be difficult emotionally and legally. Couples who once shared love for each other may now want to be apart, often for several reasons. Undergoing and finalizing a divorce when there are children to consider may be even harder. Both...
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Speeding and your teenage driver: What to know and do
Teenagers are absolutely thrilled when they pass their driver’s license test and can get behind the wheel. They love to hop in the car and head to parties, school, work or concerts without being subjected to the stern presence of Mom or Dad. The feeling of finally...
Why you should make estate planning part of your marriage plans
Getting engaged is an exciting chapter in anyone’s life, but also a busy time for them. Planning a wedding, choosing a venue, selecting the food, creating the guest list, and building a life together with your spouse can all take a ton of time and energy to deal with....
Does your estate plan include a living will?
Creating an estate plan doesn't just mean drafting a will. Obviously, it's important to decide whom you want your property to pass to after you die, but that is only one of many considerations that you need to address in your estate plan. Considering the possibility...
Costly mistakes to avoid when going through divorce in Indiana
Divorce can mean the best or worst of times for the parties involved. It can take severe emotional and financial toll on the couple as well as the kids. With so much on the line, it is not unusual for divorcing couples in Indiana to make mistakes, some of which may...
Is caffeine really enough to keep a driver awake?
If you are driving and start to feel drowsy, the priority is to pull over and get some rest before you continue on. If you don’t do this, you could nod off and end up causing a serious collision. For some drivers, being behind the wheel for many hours is normal. For...
Determining if driver drug use caused your motor vehicle accident
As most Indiana residents know, alcohol use contributes to many motor vehicle accidents. There has been much research into the ways alcohol impairs the ability to operate vehicles safely. Still, sometimes police officers cannot determine how a crash occurs. If the...
Prenuptial agreements can protect, not destroy, your marriage
At one time in America’s past, people viewed prenuptial agreements as a tool greedy individuals used to preserve their wealth in a future divorce. Such thinking continues, even in this more enlightened and contemporary society. Many still believe premarital agreements...
How risky is your motorcycle ride?
The spring and summer months of the year are great times for motorcyclists to head out and explore the verdant beauty that Indiana has to offer. It is, however, imperative that everyone who shares the roads with these two-wheelers takes steps to help keep the ...
3 common reasons that people finally sit down to estate plan
Procrastination is part of human nature. Everyone tries to delay activities and obligations that they find unpleasant. Estate planning is not much fun because you have to think about your own death and also how your family will behave when fighting over your property....