An update to Indiana divorce laws could be in the works. The Rushville Republican reports that State Senator Mike Delph, R-Carmel, asked for a legislative committee to study Indiana's divorce laws over the summer. The Senate judiciary committee unanimously approved the measure and sent it to the Senate floor. Indianapolis divorce lawyers will be watching...
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Revisions to Immigration Law Leave DACA Recipients Uncertain
Our country was built by people who immigrated to the United States, but there has been a great deal of confusion and difficulty for those seeking to embark on the pathway to American citizenship. Immigrants who come to America through the Mexican border are often the first to feel the brunt of US policy and...
Read MoreIndianapolis Home Sales Are Subject to Legal Disclosure Requirements
Indiana statutes require sellers of real estate to disclose certain information about the property to prospective buyers. Sellers who fail to make required disclosures can face liability for resulting financial losses. An Indianapolis real estate lawyer can help sellers meet their legal obligations of disclosure, as well as assist buyers to access legal remedies when...
Read MoreAre Drugs Arrests On The Rise Nationwide?
With the rise in opioid use, comes a rise in drug-related arrests, as indicated by recent FBI data. Statewide data also shows that over 18,000 drug arrests have been carried out in Indiana throughout 2016. Drug charges often result in extensive prison sentences and hefty fines. That's why it is important that you consult with...
Read MoreCo-Parenting After a Difficult Divorce
For many separated couples, the most difficult part of a divorce comes after the final decree has been issued. Working together with a former spouse in order to parent children can be emotional, frustrating, and confusing. It can, however, be made easier with appropriate boundaries and guidelines that all parties can understand and respect. The...
Read MoreIndianapolis Drivers More Likely to Crash in Rural Areas
New research has found that accidents occurring in rural areas of the United States are more likely to be fatal than those occurring in urban areas. While this is concerning news for those Indianapolis drivers who frequently drive in rural areas, the research also reveals critical factors that can reduce the likelihood of being involved...
Read MoreHow Indianapolis Can Benefit From Truck Platooning Technology
Partially autonomous cars are becoming an increasingly common sight on the streets of Indianapolis. These and other driving technologies have the potential to prevent accidents and save lives. They also have the potential to completely restructure the American trucking industry. Learn more about the safety potential of self-driving commercial trucks, and how accident victims' legal...
Read MoreChanges to Indiana Alimony Law
All across the country, state laws are changing with respect to alimony. The trend is generally disfavoring alimony awards in divorce cases. Indiana alimony law has also experienced changes in recent years. Now, alimony (called "spousal maintenance" under Indiana law) is only awarded in limited circumstances and for a limited amount of time. Learn more...
Read MoreIndianapolis Motorcyclists Can be Protected by Anti-Lock Braking Systems
Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists are injured and killed on the roads of Indiana. The statistics can be staggering - especially when they reveal that passenger vehicle fatalities occur at a mere fraction of the rate of fatal motorcycle accidents. Luckily, new technologies are making motorcycles safer for riders. When accidents do occur, motorcyclists have...
Read MorePreventing Indianapolis Motorcycle Accidents for New and Seasoned Riders
Summertime is ride time for motorcyclists across Indiana. It's also the time many new riders take to the roads. Some are riding for the very first time, but others may have ridden years ago. The risk of motorcycle accidents in Indianapolis is especially high for these riders. Our Indianapolis motorcycle accident attorneys know that a significant...
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