Benjamin Freeman, Author at Beasley & Gilkison

The Necessity of Estate Planning: The Last Will and Testament

August 22, 2018

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By: Benjamin J. Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—Drafting a Will isn’t often a topic people enjoy discussing. Many find it to be morbid and depressing. However, if you own property, have children, or wish to support charities, estate planning is a necessity. Nevertheless, many people put off this important task in favor of other endeavors.…

The Residential Eviction Process

August 2, 2018

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By: Ben Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—Whether you are a property owner looking to rent out a home or an individual looking for your next place to live, it is important to understand the basics of the residential eviction process. An eviction is the legal process a landlord must take to remove an uncompliant…

The Personal Injury Process

June 28, 2018

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JUNE 28, 2018 Muncie, IN—If you have suffered a personal injury that is the fault of another person or company, it is important to promptly consult with a personal injury attorney and preserve all evidence of the accident and your injuries. The journey through a personal injury case can be confusing and stressful. As a…

Navigating the Social Security Disability Process

May 29, 2018

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Muncie, IN—One of the most stressful times in a person’s life may be when they become disabled to the point of being unable to work and unable to support themselves and their family. The Social Security Administration has two programs that you may be eligible to utilize to help provide income for you and your…

Understanding Paternity

May 2, 2018

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In Indiana, a child born to married parents is, by law, the child of both the mother and the father. However, when a child is born to unmarried parents, paternity, the identity of the child’s father, may be in doubt. Paternity law answers the questions of determining the father of a child, how unmarried parents…

Parenting Time and Child Support

March 23, 2018

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Child Support, divorce, family law, Guidelines, parenting time

Muncie, IN—Whether a couple is going through a dissolution with children or a paternity matter due to never marrying, two common issues that arise are regarding parenting time and child support. It is important to note that while these two topics are often discussed together they are separate issues. For example, if a parent ordered…

Dissolution of Marriage

February 22, 2018

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By: Associate Attorney Muncie, IN—Divorce laws vary widely between states. In order to file for divorce, one of the spouses must meet the state’s residency requirement. In Indiana, that time frame is six months. (Across the nation, it varies from zero days to more than one year.) Some believe you must divorce in the state…

Four Beasley & Gilkison Attorneys Receive Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent Rating

February 8, 2018

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Martindale-Hubbell awarded Beasley & Gilkison attorneys, William Hughes, Mark Ervin, Sara Shade, and Charles Retherford, with an AV Preeminent Rating for 2018. Only 10 percent of all attorneys earn such high distinction. The AV Preeminent Rating is based on peer ratings from fellow attorneys and legal professionals. The Martindale-Hubbell rating system is recognized worldwide as…

An Overview of Family Law

January 25, 2018

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JANUARY 25, 2018 By: Ben Freeman, Attorney at Law— Muncie, IN—The familial relationship is complex and sometimes necessitates the involvement of the court. “Family law” is a function of the state government and refers to the rules by which the state regulates the creation, maintenance and dissolution of the family unit. Family law is most…

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