Navigating parenting time is already frequently challenging when changes and uncertainties arise due to illnesses, school scheduling and changes in work schedules. If you are a parent in Michigan or Indiana, add the national COVID-19 epidemic in the Spring of 2020 to the mix, and even more questions are entered into the equation. How are…
Read MoreIf you find yourself in a contentious custody matter, might the appointment of a Guardian Ad-Litem benefit you and your children? Often times in a divorce involving children, the issues most at the heart of settlement involve who will have custody of the children. Parents have been accustomed to living with their children throughout the…
Read MoreI began my career in Human Resources in May 1979 as a summer intern in the labor relations department of the Midwest Steel Division of National Steel Corporation and was admitted to practice law in Indiana in October 1980…so, around 40 years of working in HR and/or legal roles involving HR matters. The first 16…
Read MoreCorporate representatives who have been told they will have to testify on behalf of their employer may, at first, be anxious about giving such testimony. They may also not realize the importance of their testimony, specifically that their testimony can bind the company. But, with the right attorney to prep them, the anxiety should melt…
Read MoreHaving a criminal past can be a hindrance on your future. It can limit your employment, school and professional prospects. If you are trying to get past your mistakes, Indiana law gives you an avenue to do so by allowing you to expunge your criminal records. After you have successfully expunged your records, it is…
Read MoreWe sometimes hear this concern from seniors. “We’ve worked all our lives to build our nest egg. Now we feel like we’ll have a target on our backs if someone sues us. What can we do?” An Indiana driver must have a minimum liability coverage of $25,000.00 per person and $50,000.00 per accident.…
Read MoreStarting your own business is an exciting venture. While the opportunity to “be your own boss” is tantalizing, running a business can be a challenge. Important decisions must be made from the get-go to ensure your business successfully hits the ground running. One question often overlooked by many entrepreneurs pertains to which form the business…
Read MorePrior to July 1, 2018, Indiana was a “healthcare by committee” state – any number of people could act on a person’s behalf when they were adjudged to be incompetent. The circumstances sometimes resulted in confusion as to who may speak for the incompetent patient. Indiana law now specifies a priority order for people who…
Read MorePeople wait to plan for the days when nursing home care might be needed. That’s understandable; we resist thinking about a stage in life that may never come. But it’s wise to plan in order to ensure care will be provided if necessary. If care is not needed, planning allows more of a legacy to…
Read More“We the people” are who declared our independence from England in 1776, and it is “we the people” who judge the claims of our fellow citizens as jurors in our court system. As Americans, we take great pride in a system that allows us to be judged by peers and not the aristocratic or authoritarian…
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