Expunging a criminal record in Indiana may seem straightforward, but small mistakes can derail the petition and force a new waiting period. The form and instructions look simple, so many people assume filling them out is enough. In reality, careful preparation and not...
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Arnold Law Office Wins Reversal of Child Custody Order Before Indiana Court of Appeals
Jeff Arnold recently teamed up with local attorney and former law partner Amy Noe Dudas to win a rare outright reversal of a child custody order before the Indiana Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals found that the Union Circuit Court judge had failed to consider...
2022 Changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines – Part II
As discussed in a previous blog post, major changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (ITPG) went into effect on January 1, 2022. We previously discussed several of these changes, but some of the additional issues that the amended IPTG address include:...
2022 Changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines – Part I
The Indiana Supreme Court made some major changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines (ITPG) that took effect on January 1, 2022. This version of the IPTG will apply to new or modified parenting time orders that reference the IPTG that a court issues on or after...
Specialized Driving Privileges in Indiana in 2021 – Part I
In a rural community like Wayne County, having a driver’s license is an absolute must. You generally need to be able to drive to get to work, transport your children, and get medical treatment. When you lose your driver’s license, the consequences as to your ability...
New Indiana Laws Go into Effect July 1, 2021
During the recent legislative session, lawmakers passed 167 new laws that Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law. While a few of these laws went into effect immediately due to their urgent nature, most new laws take effect July 1, 2021. Here’s what you should know...
What to Do When You Get Arrested in Indiana
If you or a loved one gets arrested, you likely are unsure what to do, especially if you have never been arrested before. While every case is different, here is a general idea of what to expect when you get arrested and what you should do to protect your legal rights....
What to Expect When You Are Facing First-Time DUI Charges in Wayne County, Indiana
Although DUI or OWI charges and penalties are the same statewide, every county court handles these charges a little bit differently. As a result, the procedures and penalties that you can expect when you are facing first time DUI charges can vary significantly from...
Dividing Property in an Indiana Divorce
One of the many issues that you will encounter during your divorce is how to divide up property that either you, your spouse, or both of you have obtained during your marriage. Property does not only include homes and real estate, but it also includes bank accounts,...
Divorce and Shared Parenting
Shared parenting after a divorce is a relatively new concept that is gaining ground in courts in Indiana and other states across the nation. Instead of more traditional custody and visitation arrangements, many judges now are leaning toward co-parenting or shared...
