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From the initial start up to dealing with employees, there are many legal issues for a small business owner to consider.  Frequently small business owners see legal fees to review documents or provide advice as an unnecessary expense. All too often legal issues are...

While we are on the subject of cars, what about this “Lemon Law”?  This is a consumer protection law that does not apply to corporations, businesses or fleet purchases.  It covers purchase or lease of late model cars with a GVW of 10,000 pounds or less.  It does not...

10. Joint custody does NOT automatically mean nobody pays child support. 9. Children cannot decide who should have custody of them at age 10, or 12, or 14, or ANY age. 8. Just because the child you are paying support on reaches age 18 does NOT mean he is emancipated...

Depositions are sworn testimony taken out of court, to be used at court if needed.  They are typically used for discovering other documents and witnesses, or pinning down a witnesses story so they cannot change it later. Sometimes they are used if a witness cannot be...

Typically, a Guardian Ad Litum or GAL is a woman, but not always.  For purpose of this article, we will assume your GAL is a woman.  First you need to understand that the Guardian Ad Litum (GAL) can make or break your case.  You want the GAL to like you.  To that end,...

When it comes to chores, knowing what to expect from your child can be tough. For single parents, this is especially true. You think, “Can they really help? Should I have them help?” The answer is, yes. Remember, our job as parents is to help our children grow into...

Instructions for a surviving spouse (and ONLY a surviving spouse) when one spouse dies.  1. Obtain at least 8 death certificates from the funeral home as soon as possible.  Make a copy for your attorney. 2. Open any joint titled safe deposit boxes and inventory them. ...

We live in Indiana, land of the Motor Speedway, with no real public transportation system.  Therefore, most people will, at some point, buy a car.  Probably a used car.  There are some key legal points you need to know before you hand over your hard earned cash for...

Not promptly transferring title can cause problems down the road.  For example, if you are involved in an accident your insurance company may (many will) balk at paying your claim if the car was not titled to you.  This can be overcome, but it will delay your getting...