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Financial support is crucial to your child’s ability to grow up in a stable environment. However, you might wonder how long you’ll have to pay child support in Indiana. When Does Child Support End in Indiana? In Indiana, child support typically ends when the child turns 19 years old, unless the child is incapacitated. Upon reaching 19 years of age, the child is emancipated by operation of law, terminating the non-custodial parent’s obligation to pay current child support. However, if the child is…

https://youtu.be/w2so5DArRKk Founding Attorney Chris Eskew shared his insights on Richard Allen’s defense team’s request for a speedy trial with Max Lewis of WXIN Fox59. Special Judge Fran Gull has granted the defense team’s request, and the hearing is now scheduled for May 13, 2024. Delphi Murder Trial Moved to May 13, 2024 CARROLL COUNTY, Ind. — Special Judge Fran Gull has granted the defense team’s request to move up the murder trial for Richard Allen, the man accused of killing teen girls Abby Williams and…

International Women’s Day is an annual day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It is also a day for educating and raising awareness about women’s equality and calling for a positive change in advancing women. Today, we celebrate the women of Eskew Law.  Each of these talented women is integral to the team. They each bring their unique skills to the firm, enhancing our company culture and the service we provide to our clients. Raeanna…

Indiana Super Lawyer recognizes attorneys each year for professional achievements. Founding Attorney Chris Eskew has again been listed as one of Indiana’s Super Lawyers for 2024 and has received this prestigious recognition. Chris Eskew is a talented criminal defense litigator and native Hoosier. He has devoted his professional focus to criminal law, dedicating 100% of his practice to criminal defense cases. His passion for Indiana, dedication to his clients, and his courtroom acumen set him apart from other Indianapolis criminal defense attorneys. He believes…

Murder is one of the most serious charges someone can face. It is a highly volatile, emotional situation for both the person accused and the deceased loved ones. Prosecutors and law enforcement forcefully fight for a conviction while you, your family, and your defense attorney fight for justice on your behalf. At Eskew Law, we are experienced criminal defense attorneys with a reputation for fighting vigorously for our clients. Here we will discuss the different types of murder charges, the penalties if someone is…

For the first time in almost 40 years, the Indianapolis Pacers are hosting the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend – a multi-day experience packed full of activities and entertainment. This year’s biggest weekend in professional basketball will bring more than 125,000 people to Indianapolis and fans are sure to celebrate. It is important to know that too much celebrating can lead to cases of Public Intoxication. Other undesirable situations we commonly see during big event weekends include being arrested and charged with a DUI/OWVI, possession of marijuana, or disorderly…

Being accused of a sex crime is not only worrisome from a criminal standpoint, but allegations of a sex crime alone can completely alter your life, rip apart your family, and destroy your reputation. These types of charges are associated with especially burdensome penalties, including prison time, living restrictions, extremely burdensome probation conditions, registry requirements, public humiliation, difficulty finding a job or apartment, inability to obtain government benefits, and trouble maintaining custody or visitation rights. Section 35-42-4 of the Indiana Code criminalizes certain…

Scheduling an initial divorce consultation with a divorce attorney is the first step toward getting a divorce. It is important you know how to prepare for an initial consultation with a divorce attorney. Below are a few things you can do to get the most out of your consultation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2djhEr2hEp8&t=8s Think Through the Most Critical Issues When you or your spouse file for divorce, a judge cannot finalize the divorce until certain issues are resolved. You should put some thought into each of…

If you have a criminal record, it can follow you throughout your entire life. It can impact future opportunities for jobs and housing, child custody matters, driving privileges, voting rights, and the right to own and carry a firearm, among others. There are options for expunging or sealing your criminal history, depending upon the type of charges you were found guilty of, and other factors. At Eskew Law, our criminal defense attorneys have many years of experience handling expungements and a deep…