Indianapolis Law Blog
Stiff penalties for drunk driving in IN
One of the most amazing things about America is that there really is a state for everyone. Drive 50 miles in any direction and you may encounter a different landscape and culture of people. You may also encounter a different set of laws. Ideally, no one is driving...
Determining who gets the house when the title has one name
When a couple is getting divorced in Indiana, the permanent ownership of their assets can be a hot topic. Many times, each person feels as though they are the rightful owner perhaps because they funded the majority of an asset or were the mastermind behind an...
How courts divide bitcoin and cryptocurrency in divorce
When couples divorce in Indiana, the court uses the equitable division standard to split marital property. For those who have significant assets in new investments such as bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency, property division can become complex since most...
How PTSD can affect a service member’s custody battle
In the military, PTSD is common. In combat, a person experiences life-threatening and high-stress situations. Indiana veterans and military service members may be dealing with life-altering PTSD. For those who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, between 11 and 20...
How Can You Avoid a Campus DUI While Attending College?
If you are a college student in Indiana, you may understand that binge drinking and college life often go hand in hand. Recovery Worldwide notes that 50 percent of students binge drink at some point during their college career, as alcohol is more readily available and...
Military families and custody arrangements
When Indiana military couples get a divorce, one of the things they have to discuss is child custody. Some people may wonder how their role as an active-duty service member will affect a custody arrangement, so it is important for people to understand the fine...
Requesting a payout from a retirement plan during a divorce
Indiana couples over the age of 50 who are contemplating a divorce may have life-changing issues to consider, including the source of any future income. A long-term marriage may create a household consisting of one working spouse and a nonworking marital partner. The...
What’s the difference between bullying and hazing?
Hazing is a tradition in high schools and colleges where older students make demands on incoming freshmen. These demands are often humiliating and can even be life-threatening in some instances. Very Well Family explains the differences between bullying and hazing so...
How can college students avoid binge drinking and DUIs?
If you plan on attending college in Indiana as a first-year student, there is a lot to look forward to, especially if you do not plan on living with your parents. You may be more than a bit curious about the party aspect of college, but make sure your curiosity does...
How can a campus sex crime affect me?
With heightened awareness of campus sex crimes sweeping the nation, it is important for students here in Indiana to be cognizant of their conduct on college campuses. Recent alarming data from the Chronical of Higher Education reports that the number of reported sex...
