What Counts as Legal Malpractice? Common Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits
What Counts as Legal Malpractice? Common Mistakes That Lead to Lawsuits
Hiring an attorney means placing your trust in someone to protect your rights, guide you through high-stakes situations, and advocate for your best interests. But what happens when that trust is broken—not by an unfavorable outcome, but by genuine errors, carelessness, or unethical behavior?
What Happens to Your Pets When You Pass?
What Happens to Your Pets When You Pass?
For many of us, pets aren't just animals—they're family. They bring comfort, joy, and companionship. It's only natural to wonder what will happen to them when we're no longer here to care for them.
How Discovery Can Make or Break Your Civil Case
How Discovery Can Make or Break Your Civil Case
When you’re involved in a civil lawsuit, there’s a point in the process where things slow down—sometimes dramatically. You might feel like nothing’s happening. In reality, something very important is going on behind the scenes: discovery.
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Which One Fits Your Estate Plan?
Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: Which One Fits Your Estate Plan?
Planning your estate is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your legacy and provide for your loved ones. For many people, trusts are a smart and effective way to manage assets, avoid probate, and control how wealth is passed on.
Legal Malpractice Claims: What Happens When You’re Harmed by Poor Legal Advice?
Legal Malpractice Claims: What Happens When You’re Harmed by Poor Legal Advice?
When you hire an attorney, you’re placing your trust—and often your future—into their hands. Whether it’s a personal injury case, business dispute, estate plan, or criminal defense, you expect your lawyer to offer solid legal advice and to represent you with diligence, honesty, and competence.
What to Expect During a Deposition
What to Expect During a Deposition
In any family law case, an important step you may often face is a deposition. This is a formal process in which you provide sworn testimony outside the courtroom, but under oath. Depositions are a crucial part of gathering facts, as they help clarify the issues before the case proceeds to trial.
Can You Get a DUI for Prescription Drugs? Understanding Impaired Driving Laws
Can You Get a DUI for Prescription Drugs? Understanding Impaired Driving Laws
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Indiana, and many people are aware that alcohol can impair driving abilities, leading to DUI charges. However, fewer people are aware that prescription drugs can have the same effect.
Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples in Long-Term Relationships
Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples in Long-Term Relationships
At The Nice Law Firm, our role as a family law practice is to help unmarried couples understand their rights. We know it can feel unsettling to discover that long-term relationships don’t come with the same legal protections as marriage, and we’re here to explain how couples can protect themselves.
Dividing the Family Business During Divorce: Valuation and Buyout Options
Dividing the Family Business During Divorce: Valuation and Buyout Options
Divorce is never easy, and it becomes even more challenging when a family business is involved. For many couples in Indiana, the business isn’t just a source of income—it’s a major investment and often represents years of hard work. Deciding what happens to that business during divorce requires careful planning, accurate valuation, and thoughtful negotiation.
How Courts Decide on Relocation Requests in Custody Cases
How Courts Decide on Relocation Requests in Custody Cases
Relocation requests in custody cases can be some of the most emotional and challenging disputes families face. When a parent wants to move—whether across the state or across the country—it can affect the child’s daily life, their relationship with each parent, and the balance of custody arrangements.