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Divorce may cause joy, anger, relief, sadness, and more - all on the same day. In the U.S., about 50% of first marriages and 60% of second marriages will eventually dissolve, and nearly everyone reacts strongly to divorce. Whether initiating the divorce or not, heightened stress, loneliness, and sadness - as well as relief and...

Make sure your rights are protected during real estate transactions. For both the buyer and seller, a real estate closing can be both an exciting and nerve-wracking moment. It's almost time to complete the transaction and move forward with your life — but there's also a lot that can go wrong, and the prospect of...

Indianapolis car accident lawyer explains why young drivers cause collisions. Teen drivers in Indiana cause more car accidents than other young motorists in many other states across the country, according to traffic safety experts at ValuePenguin who studied this problem nationwide. Road safety researchers at other websites came to the same conclusion. “Young drivers are...

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its rules and requirements for processing immigration applications in the U.S. for citizens of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. “We are updating the review process because the number of supporters who have submitted Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support,...

Ensure your rights and interests are protected throughout the probate process When a loved one passes away, their estate often goes through the probate process, which is the legal process of settling the estate and distributing assets to the beneficiaries. Probate can be a long and complicated process. That's why there are many benefits to...

In popular culture, "prenups" are usually associated with the rich and famous, but in real life, they're becoming more common among ordinary people, especially among younger people. The New Yorker reported last year that nearly 40% of married and engaged Americans between 18 and 34 have signed a prenuptial agreement. It seems that many, including...

Hiring a real estate attorney can be beneficial for many reasons. Real estate transactions are complex and involve multiple stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, real estate agents, and lenders. Buying or selling a property can be a tremendous step forward, but it can also be fraught with potential legal pitfalls. Having an experienced real estate attorney...

Establishing child custody and visitation rights can be a complex and emotional process For parents going through a divorce or separation, questions about child custody and visitation rights can be very difficult to manage. Fortunately, Indiana courts have set procedures in place for handling these issues. Generally, judges are required to make their decisions on...

Indianapolis child support lawyers explain how the system works. Many divorce agreements in Indiana require one parent to pay child support to the other parent. But what happens if the parent who is supposed to pay child support gives a gift to the child instead? Does that count as child support in Indiana? And does...

Buying or selling a property in Indiana can be a very complicated and expensive process, whether it's a commercial real estate transaction or one involving a home, condominium, or residential property. This is why many people and businesses hire a real estate lawyer to help in such situations. But what does a real estate attorney...