Edington Law Office

Practice Areas

Divorce & Family Law

What is Family Law?

Family law is the branch of jurisprudence that deals with all aspects of family and domestic relations such as marriage, divorce, child custody and, support. Our family law attorney is an expert in handling these cases and is prepared to protect you and your family.

Family law is a complex arena of the law. It deals with several different rights that are inherently intertwined. A divorce not only involves the division of property and debts but also child custody arrangements and issues such as visitation and support.

Family Law Areas

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Restraining Orders
  • Enforcement of a Parenting Plan
  • Step-parent Adoption
 
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Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense Attorney Serving East Central Indiana

Have you been charged with a crime in Richmond, Indiana and now have to contend with the possibility of courtroom appearances, hefty fines, or even jail time? Following an arrest, you can be overburdened with stress. Plus, a conviction on your permanent record can have a lasting impact on your life.

Contact our Wayne County criminal defense attorney at Edington Law Office to find out the facts about your charges and how we may help you get the best possible outcome for your situation

Our Wayne County criminal defense lawyers represent clients throughout the State of Indiana who facing legal trouble in the following categories:

  • Drug-related charges
  • Domestic abuse
  • Failure to appear
  •  Conversion & Shoplifting
 
If you are facing charges for a drug-related crime or another felony or misdemeanor offense, contact Edington Law Office today to schedule your initial consultation.

Probate

What is Probate?

Probate is the court-supervised transfer of property from a deceased person to their heirs and beneficiaries. When a person dies, his or her assets and property become the responsibility of whoever is named in that person’s will. If there isn’t one then state law determines who inherits those rights with probate lawyers helping you through the process.

Probate can be a complicated and time-consuming process. However, our experienced probate attorney will help you understand the process and ensure the case moves through the probate system smoothly without delay or unnecessary expense.

The Probate Process

The person who handles probate for a deceased person is known as the personal representative (sometimes called an executor). If the decedent died with signed a will, the will usually nominates one or more people to act as personal representative. If the decedent died without a will (intestate), then Indiana law provides priority for certain persons to serve that role.

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