Special education students denied IEP testing by Elkhart Public Schools Early last year we posted an article pertaining to one of our clients who was being denied the ability to have her son tested to determine his eligibility for the receipt of specialized education services. For those students who qualify, the services which are […]
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Indiana Boating Accident Lawyer, Boating Accident Attorneys in Indiana Lockwood Legal Group Accident & Injury Lawyers
If you have been on a boating accident in Indiana or on a Great Lake, a personal injury lawyer from The Lockwood Legal Group, Accident & Injury Lawyers can help. Indiana residents enjoy over 100 natural and man-made lakes. People flock to these bodies of water to boat, fish, and engage in water […]
Read more...10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody
10 Factors Used to Determine if a Parent is Unfit for Custody What Determines an Unfit Parent No parent is perfect so little imperfections will not strip a parent of their rights, however, being an unfit parent will cause the court to reduce or limit the interaction between that parent and the child […]
Read more...What am I facing Criminal Penalties in Indiana
What Am I Facing? Offense Levels in Indiana | Offense Levels in Indiana If you or a loved one has been arrested or charged with a crime in a state court in Indiana, the charge or charges will fall within a certain category of offense. This page gives a basic overview of the different […]
Read more...Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse in Indiana
Statutes of Limitations for Sexual Abuse in Indiana Sexual abuse includes any sexual act which is intended to do any of the following to another individual: • Abuse; • Humiliate; • Harass; or • Degrade. The state laws which govern criminal sexual abuse will vary depending upon whether the victim is a minor or an […]
Read more...Can I Sue USPS
Can I sue USPS? Yes, depending on the basis of your claim, you may be able to sue the United States Postal Service (USPS). You can’t sue for lost mail, so think about getting insurance if you are concerned about a particular package. You can also send it through certified mail to receive proof […]
Read more...HOW LONG DOES A PERSON NEED TO BE MARRIED IN INDIANA TO GET A FULL SHARE OF ASSETS IN A DIVORCE
How Long Does a Person Need to Be Married in Indiana to Get a Full Share of Assets in a Divorce? Indiana is a “one-pot” property division state, so the court will begin with a presumption that all property is marital property and that it should be divided equally. But this can be overcome and […]
Read more...How is Property Divided In A Michigan Divorce
In Michigan, the marital property division follows the rule of “equitable distribution.” It’s important to note, this does not mean that the property needs to be divided down the middle in a 50/50 fashion. This simply means that there’s a presumption that the property will be fair and divided in an appropriate fashion with […]
Read more...Dividing property in an Indiana divorce
Indiana is an equitable property division state, meaning that the court will divide property in the way it sees as most fair, not necessarily equally. In many divorces, dividing property is the most difficult part of the process. In many cases, spouses cannot agree on how to divide their assets and debts, so they need […]
Read more...Everything You Need to Know to Bring and Succeed in a Defamation Lawsuit
Everything You Need to Know to Bring & Succeed in a Defamation Lawsuit A defamation lawsuit is a type of civil lawsuit in which the victim sues a defendant for defamation, a false statement made to a third party that causes damage to another person or business’s reputation. To successfully bring and succeed […]
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