Understanding the criminal process in Indiana, from the initial arrest to the trial phase, is essential for anyone involved in the legal system. This comprehensive guide takes you through each stage, offering valuable insights to help you navigate the complexities of criminal cases. Whether you're facing charges or seeking to understand the process, this article provides a detailed overview to make informed decisions.

While there are some general rules that are followed in every divorce case, each case is different and has its own unique circumstances that can make it more or less likely that the court will order spousal maintenance to be paid by one spouse to another.

Are you involved in a divorce that involves assets, children, or both? If so, there are three things you should know about the traditional divorce process before embarking on it: how long it will take, how much it will cost, and what issues must be resolved to finalize the divorce agreement.

Do you want to get divorced but don’t want to spend weeks or months engaged in an emotional battle? If so, an uncontested divorce might be the perfect solution for you. This process allows couples to divorce without fighting over custody .

When a couple decides to get a divorce, the decision has to be explained to their kids in the most clear and simple way. While it’s never easy for a child to learn about their parents' divorce, there are steps you can take to help your children understand what's going on and deal with their emotions in a healthy manner.

How you tell them depends on the age of the child and also the relationship between you and your spouse. Divorce can feel like betrayal for some kids because at this point they think of both parents as being in love with each other.

What do you do if you have been charged with Theft in Indiana? Here are three key areas to review when building your defense.

There is no better time to review your estate plan than the present. Do you have the right documents in place to protect you and your loved ones?

What do you do if you don't want to be left behind waiting for a court date? Here are some things you can be doing to move your family law case forward.

Not receiving your court ordered parenting time can be frustrating. Filing contempt can be a good way to get everything working again.

If you are in a contested custody case, what do you do to prepare a winning best interest argument? Here are some ideas on what you can do to prepare.

Here are five things you should do immediately if you or a loved one have been arrested in Indiana.

A lot of people may not know what mitigation evidence is, but it often times can mean the difference between a good and bad outcome. It is evidence that can be used in negotiation with the prosecution to help get a better plea agreement, or you can present it to the court at sentencing to argue for a lesser sentence. It is important to consider mitigation evidence in every case.

Winning a custody case takes evidence and preparation. Here are some common mistakes I see people make in custody cases.

How do you know when it makes sense to go back to support over child support? Here is some information about how to calculate and modify child support in Indiana.

If your spouse wants to adopt your child, or if your child’s stepparent wants to adopt your child, you may be wanting to know more about the step parent adoption process. Here is some general information about stepparent adoption in Indiana.

Finding out you have a warrant for your arrest can be a scary thing. Here are some steps you should take if you find yourself in this situation.

What are the steps you need to take when you want to modify custody? Here is an overview of the process in Indiana.

Criminal Defense Attorney Nathan Vining explains what happens at a pretrial conference in the Marion County/Indianapolis criminal courts. He also gives you some advice on what to expect and what to do at the pretrial conference.

What do you do if you fail to appear for a criminal court date in Indiana? Missing a court date can be stressful and can result in your arrest. Here we walk you through what to do if you miss a court date and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.