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Co-parenting has many challenges, from navigating parenting exchanges and birthdays to making sure each parent financially supports their children. While parents have a lot of leeway in deciding how to share custody, Indiana law dictates financial support. The Indiana child support guidelines determine how much each parent has to contribute and which parent owes the other support. If you’re going through a child custody matter right now, talk with an attorney about how Indiana calculates child support. Eskew Law’s Indianapolis family law attorneys will…

Some individuals charged with a misdemeanor do not treat their misdemeanor charges as seriously as they should. As a result, individuals who were charged with misdemeanors occasionally try and defend themselves in court. This is not something our team at Eskew Law would recommend doing. Our Indiana criminal law attorneys understand the consequences of failing to treat a misdemeanor with the proper gravity. If you became charged with a misdemeanor, do not try and attempt to fight the charges on your own. Let an…

The terms accomplices, accessories, and aiders and abettors are often used in referring to a concept known as “accomplice liability.” What makes someone an accomplice? Generally, if you knowingly help another person commit a crime, you can also be held responsible for that crime, regardless of your role in it. Accomplice liability allows a court to find a person criminally liable for acts committed by a different person, even if that person has not been prosecuted for or convicted of that crime. What Are Examples…

Anyone is capable of a slight mistake or error in judgment and, unfortunately, even just a few drinks can turn into a drunk driving arrest. In Indiana, the term “Operating While Intoxicated” (OWI) refers to driving while impaired by the effects of alcohol, but the implications are the same as in many other states: You can lose your driving privileges and are guilty of a crime if convicted. A first-time offense is a misdemeanor if no one was hurt or killed by…

A statute of limitations is a statute giving a certain period of time to file a legal claim. The time allotted depends on the type of claim. If you do not file your lawsuit within the timeframe specified under Indiana’s personal injury statute of limitations, you may be barred from pursuing your claim. Accordingly, it is extremely important that your claim is filed in a timely manner. Please don’t hesitate to call our Indiana personal injury lawyers at 317-793-2325 or send us a message for…

Indianapolis Family Law Attorney Handling Uncontested and Contested Divorces In many states there are two paths for divorce; contested and uncontested.  Indiana law does not recognize the difference, it is merely based upon how the litigants intend to conduct themselves in dividing their assets and debts. Court costs, filing fees, attorney document drafting fees and services costs are the same regardless of whether or not you and your spouse contest the divorce.  The 60 day cooling off period is also the same regardless of…

Nothing is more critical after an accident than your choice of a personal injury attorney. A good attorney can construct a solid case for compensation and negotiate a very favorable settlement. A good personal injury lawyer should also be prepared to go into court and defend your rights, if necessary. An inexperienced personal injury attorney, by contrast, can be a disaster, costing you time and money. To make sure your search goes as well as possible, we present these tips for hiring a personal…

When it comes to car accidents, even low-speed collisions have a chance of causing an injury. While many victims may notice their symptoms immediately following the accident, other injuries may not become apparent until days, weeks, or months later. Here are some of the most common car accident injuries that occur in collisions and the symptoms associated with them. https://youtu.be/el6bTM0ReZI Jump to a Section I. Soft Tissue Injuries I.I. Bruising I.II. Strains or Sprains I.III. Whiplash II. Internal Injuries II.I. Bleeding II.II. Fractures III. Head Injuries III.I. Concussions III.II. Traumatic Brain Injuries…

Jump to a Section I. Indiana Concealed Carry Law I.I. Law for Carrying Firearms In a Vehicle I.II. Requirements to Obtain an Indiana Concealed Carry Permit I.III. Concealed Carry Zone Laws II. Indiana Concealed Carry Application Process III. Indiana Concealed Carry Permit Cost IV. Qualifying for the Concealed Carry Permit in Indiana V. Restoration of Right To Possess after Convictions for Domestic Violence Offenses VI. Reciprocity with Other States VII. Changes to the Concealed Carry Laws in Indiana VIII. Experienced Indianapolis Attorneys Are Prepared to Assist You Indiana Concealed Carry Law Indiana’s concealed…