At first, you were in love. Now, you are in Indiana divorce court. What property can you keep? What assets must you share? Indiana law offers a range of requirements and guidelines for dividing marital property. What the court considers Property you and your spouse...
Three important same-sex marriage facts
It has been approximately four and a half years since the Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage across the country. Prior to that time, conducting research into such relationships to collect meaningful data was difficult. Gathering information...
Women Hold a Majority in COVID-19-Related Layoffs
Like a gale-force wind, COVID-19 has swept throughout the country, state by state. The human toll, whether it met predictions or not, has been catastrophic. Looking at the economic impact, businesses are temporarily closing or going out of business. That leaves...
Joint custody is usually better for children
The subject of child custody can be a sensitive topic for divorcing parents. It may be tempting to want to fight for sole custody, but studies show that equal joint custody is usually the best for children. The courts take into consideration numerous factors when...
Should you withdraw your portion of a 401k account?
Your divorce may signal a welcomed end to the hostility and tension that currently exists between you and your spouse. However, if you were not the primary income earner in your marital home, it can also bring with it a great deal of uncertainty about the future. You...
Why truck safety is an ongoing challenge
Driving alongside a big rig on the highway can be nerve-wracking. After all, the average car stands little chance of holding up in a collision with a fully loaded semi-truck. It can be hard to know if the truck driver even sees your vehicle. What’s more, while trucks...
Key factors in many Indiana car accidents
When an Indiana driver gets behind the wheel, he or she can reasonably expect other motorists to conduct themselves in accordance with traffic laws and safety regulations. No matter how long a person has been a licensed driver, it is always a good idea to periodically...
Some employers make workers quit to avoid firing them
America mostly lives by the rule of “at-will” employment, where you can quit anytime you want and for any reason, and employers can fire you in the same way. Of course, there are many exceptions to at-will employment, especially in cases when it is illegal to fire...
What can you do when you’re not payed for overtime hours?
Employees who work longer than standard eight-hour days can receive overtime pay in many circumstances. Yet, many employers will try to avoid compensating workers for their extra time. If you’ve worked overtime and your employer hasn’t paid you for these hours, you...
Indiana non-competes must pass strict tests
Like a lot of working people, you have probably signed a non-compete agreement, although it could have had one of several different names such as “covenant not to compete.” The message is the same. You likely agreed not to take your talent, data, inside knowledge or...
