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When a spouse is battling addiction in Indiana and drug or alcohol abuse takes a toll on a marriage, divorce may be the only option for relief. Substance abuse issues can have an impact on child custody. Therefore, careful preparation and evidence collection are key to obtaining a successful outcome. Spousal Addiction and Divorce Spousal addiction plays a significant role…
Social media posts and photos from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and online dating sites are commonly used as evidence in legal divorce proceedings. The Impact of Social Media on Divorce Social media has become a popular way to communicate with friends, family, casual acquaintances, and even strangers, but posts and pictures present many risks for divorcing couples. Before, during,…
Medical records are vital evidence after a car crash. Seeking medical treatment and diagnosis for injuries immediately after a crash will have a significant impact on injury claims. Seeking Medical Treatment Car accidents can cause serious injuries that require immediate medical attention. Even if injuries are treated by EMTs at the scene, medical tests from a medical facility or licensed…
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women in the United States. Death from a heart attack kills one in every four women, often because important signs are missed by victims and doctors. The Silent Killer in Women Although women have a high risk of heart attacks, many women do not recognize their symptoms. According to the…
Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines aim to help establish agreements for divorcing parents that provide for the specific needs and circumstances of their children. With few exceptions, the state holds that it is in the best interests of children to have meaningful, frequent, and ongoing interaction with both parents. Built on this premise, the guidelines set forth a model, which parents…
Divorcing couples in Indiana can file a petition for the dissolution of their marriage under no-fault or fault-based grounds. Although most divorces in the state are no-fault, citing an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, Indiana also recognizes felony conviction, impotence, and incurable insanity as fault-based grounds for divorce. No-Fault Divorce Hoosier couples do not have to assign blame to either…
Taking certain precautions when riding a snowmobile may help people stay safe this winter. Snowmobiles are a popular winter mode of transportation and recreational activity for people throughout Indiana. Accidents involving these off-road vehicles are all too common, however, and often result in serious injuries or death for those involved. Common Factors in Snowmobile Accidents Snowmobile accidents can happen for…
Measuring troponin levels in patients with cardiac-related symptoms or who have recently had heart attacks helps physicians assess the damage and guides treatment decisions. The sooner medical professionals detect heart damage or cardiac conditions, the sooner they can administer the appropriate treatment. The efficient and accurate diagnosis of heart attacks can mean the difference between life and death for Indiana…
Free-standing surgery centers are promoted as cost-effective and convenient alternatives to hospital operating rooms. Alarmingly, many patients who undergo even simple procedures at these facilities are paying with their lives. Inadequately trained staff and the lack...
Hospitals across Indiana are facing penalties for high patient readmission rates. The number of patients who return for care after discharge can speak volumes about a hospital’s quality of care. For example, high rates of readmission could signal that a medical facility failed to provide adequate treatment or care during the patient’s first admission. CMS Penalizing Hospitals Across the State According to…