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Questions To Ask a Lawyer About Child Custody

Some of the essential questions to ask a lawyer about child custody include queries about physical and legal custody and other critical issues related to child custody cases, such as child support and custody modifications. Asking your lawyer such questions will help you better understand your case and what to expect and prepare for the child custody proceedings. Your lawyer…

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How to Find the Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Indiana

To find the best criminal defense attorney in Indiana, you should look for someone who has local experience in criminal law. It is also a good idea to find a lawyer who has defended clients who were facing charges similar to yours. Courtroom experience, a transparent billing and fee structure, positive reviews, testimonials, successful results, and sincere concern for your…

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What Is the Parental Responsibility for the Payment of Higher Education Expenses After a Divorce?

In Indiana, trial courts can order parents to pay higher education expenses after a divorce. A child attending college can be a significant expense. Divorce can make it more difficult to pay for college expenses. Parents may have different opinions on how to allocate the responsibility during or after the divorce proceedings. The manner in which Indiana courts determine what…

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How Do I Know if I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?

Patients who are suffering from medical mistakes may ask, “How do I know if I have a medical malpractice case?” For a claim to be viable, patients must show that the doctor or hospital owed, but failed to meet, the duty of care. Additionally, they need to prove that the medical provider’s action or inaction caused them to suffer an…

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How to File for Visitation Rights in Indiana

Understanding how to file for visitation rights in Indiana can help ensure that non-custodial parents and grandparents have the opportunity to establish or maintain relationships with the children. Whether a parent or grandparent is granted visitation, or “parenting time” with the children is based on the children’s best interests as determined by the Court. Child Custody and Visitation in Indiana…

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What Is the Difference Between Negligence and Malpractice?

Medical malpractice occurs when a hospital, physician, or other health care professional causes harm or injury to a patient. Typically, harm or injury is linked to negligent actions of a medical professional or a medical facility. Negligent actions that constitute legal action include a variety of problems such as misdiagnosis, diagnostic errors, surgical errors, medication errors, improper treatments, and lack of…

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How to Hire a Medical Malpractice Attorney in Indiana

Victims of medical malpractice can use several strategies to ensure they find an attorney that can meet their specific needs. Finding the right medical malpractice attorney can make the process of recovering damages for injuries caused by medical negligence a little easier. What Should I Look for When Hiring a Medical Malpractice Attorney? Each year in the United States,  patients file over…

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How Long After a Birth Injury Can You Sue in Indiana?

In Indiana, generally, an injured party has two years from the date of the alleged neglect, act, or omission to file a lawsuit. However, Indiana has made an exception for injuries to children. In Indiana, a special statute states that a minor less than six (6) years of age has until the minor’s eighth birthday to file a lawsuit. If…

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