Indiana law has a very broad standard when it comes to deciding child custody. In a nutshell, when custody of a child is at issue the court is to do “what is in the best interest of the child.” So what does that mean? The law starts out by making it clear that there is not a presumption in favor of either parent. In other words, mom or dad has an equal right to the…
Alleviating the Sting of a Felony Conviction Everyone knows that being convicted of a felony is one of the most difficult things a person can deal with in their life. Besides the fact that you can face hefty jail sentences, fines, and court ordered restrictions, there are other consequential impacts that many never think about — and most of the time they begin after you complete your sentence or court ordered requirements. After all, the…
Q: How long must I live in Indiana in order to file for divorce? A: In order to file for divorce, one of the parties must have resided in Indiana for at least 6 months. Additionally, you must have resided in the County you choose to file in for at least 3 months. Q: How are the parties identified in a divorce proceeding? A: Petitioner and Respondent. The Petitioner is the party who…
How Your Recent Traffic Ticket Can Cost You Your License, or Worse, Your Job: As a professional driver with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you spend the majority of your day, your work week, heck the majority of your life on the road. You drive thousands of miles, past thousands of beautiful sights in different states, and past thousands of drivers each day. With every passing moment, you work hard to be mindful not to…
Once Someone Has Been Arrested, What Are the Possible Penalties? Once someone has been arrested, they often experience a period of shock and disbelief. This initial reaction quickly turns into fear and concern about the potential penalties for the crime they are facing. It’s important to understand the possible consequences so you can make an informed decision about how to proceed. If you or someone you know has recently been charged with a crime, contact…
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Banks & Brower open for business on northwest side of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN (January 7, 2013) Local attorneys Brad Banks, J.D. and Adam Brower, J.D. have recently opened their legal practice, Banks & Brower, in northwest Indianapolis. Banks & Brower practice areas include: criminal, DUI, family law, business law, construction law, and education/school law. Mr. Banks graduated from the law school at Valparaiso University and earned his undergraduate degree…
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