Stuart Showalter Law Blawg


Attorneys

Can attorneys be punished for misconduct? - 09/16/2009

Selecting an Attorney who will Advocate for you - 01/16/2009

Unbundled Legal Services puts you in control and saves money - 01/01/2010

Why an attorney should know caselaw and be able to do math - 11/04/2009

Your attorney is YOU or How to select an attorney - 03/28/2010


Child Custody

A Bill to Modify Indiana Adoption and Paternity Law - 07/11/2009

Amending Indiana's Parenting Time Guidelines, Paternity Affidavit - 10/17/2009

BCCA Testimony to Indiana Supreme Court 18 July 2008 - September 24, 2008

Cause of Action for Parental Alienation Exists - 01/10/2009

Commission on Indiana Child Support and Parenting Time laws and guidelines - 03/20/2010

Custody discussions with Legislators this week - 12/04/2009

Custody fight gets Congressional Attention - 03/15/2009

Food Dyes, ADHD and child custody - 08-29-2009

Electronic tracking makes its way into family law cases - 07/13/2009

Ensuring Father's right to challenge adoption petition - 11/13/2009

"Garbology" and child custody hearings - 03/09/2010

House Bill 1151 Passed the House - Joint Custody - 03/08/2009

In re: Sophia G.L. - Paternity, Grandparent Custody, UCCJEA and how it all played out - 08/08/2009

Indiana Court of Appeals Orders Shared Parenting Against Parents Wishes -08/06/2009

2009 HB 1044 Joint Legal Custody - Indiana - 01/13/2009

Indiana Legislature to Hear Joint Custody - 10/16/2008

Senate Bill 178 [Joint Legal Custody] Passes out of Committee - 01/12/2010

Indiana SB 0272 – Custody Interference could become a felony - 01/19/2009

Indiana SB 560 - Presumptive Joint Physical Custody - 01/31/2009

Indiana's New Paternity Law - 03/16/2010

The justified child custody double standard - 01/30/2010

Lobbying for Joint Custody - IN Statehouse - 11/20/2008

Losing custody and going to jail for trying to protect your child - 08/14/2009

Make your changes to the Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines - 01/22/2010

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part I - 01/27/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part II - 01/29/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part III - 02/03/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part IV - 02/05/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part V - 02/09/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VI - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VII - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VIII - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part IX - 02/28/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part X Public Participation - 03/09/2009

More than Grades – Homework also used to Determine Child Visitation - 07/28/2009

My amendment to HB1511 may get added on the floor - 04/02/2009

Please help amend Indiana's child custody laws - 03/02/2010

Public Hearing on Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines revisions - 03/19/2010

Public hearing on possible Trial Rules change affecting child custody - 04/03/2009

Public school teacher says men don't belong in children's lives - 08-25-2009

Selecting an Attorney who will Advocate for you - 01/16/2009

Shared Parenting Meetings with Indiana Legislators - 06/11/2009

Store Loyalty Cards and Child Custody -07/09/2009

Two successes in the Indiana Senate concerning paternity - 02/02/2010

What you need to know about your rights before a CPS/DFS case is initiated - 02/07/2009

Why now may be the time for a Modification in Child Support Payments or Custody - 10/17/2009

Woman who used protective order to keep father away from children for two years stabbed to death - 06/24/2009


Child Support

And you wonder why some people think women are only after support money - 02/02/2010

BCCA Testimony to Indiana Supreme Court - 18 July 2008

Child Support Modification pays for itself - 12/21/2009

College Expenses and Child Support Payments - Indiana - 01/14/2009

Commission on Indiana Child Support and Parenting Time laws and guidelines - 03/20/2010

Criminal Non Support Amendment - Missouri - 01/28/2009

Electronic tracking makes its way into family law cases -07/13/2009

Gambling Intercept for Child Support Bill Heard - 01/07/2010

Indiana Bill to make NonSupport Higher Offense than Sexually Molesting an Infant - 02/04/2009

Indiana Child Support Payment Guidelines Amended - 09/17/2009

Indiana Child Support Payment Guidelines Amended - Part II - 09/19/2009

Indiana Child Support Amendments - Pt III - 09/28/2009

Indiana Child Support Guidelines Amendments - Part IV, Parenting Time Credit - 10/04/2009

Indiana Child Support Amendments - Pt V - 10/11/2009

Indiana HB1142 - Direct Child Support Payments - 02/26/2009

Indiana court orders man reimbursed for tax checks stolen by the State Attorney General of Arizona - 09/06/2009

Indiana to research alternatives to incarceration for non-payment of child support - 10/02/2009

Man freed from jail after not paying child support - 07/16/2009

Selecting an Attorney who will Advocate for you - 01/16/2009

Senator Evan Bayh and Responsible Fatherhood - 06/26/2009

Why an attorney should know caselaw and be able to do math - 11/04/2009

Why now may be the time for a Modification in Child Support Payments or Custody -10/18/2008


Child Well-Being

2009 Kids Count Survey - Indiana - 08/05/2009

A Strong Economic Downturn - Best for Children and Families! - 10/03/2008

Background checks, teachers accused of sexual misconduct and true child protection - 08/19/2009

Food Dyes, ADHD and child custody - 08-25-2009

Four stories on law and children - 09/18/2008

Help for teachers and care-givers to recognize and address divorce related stress in children - 07/22/2009

Inducing premature puberty in girls - precocious puberty - 03/08/2010

More than Grades – Homework also used to Determine Child Visitation - 07/28/2009

Parents spending $100's for chance to win Millions in child death gambling game - 08/10/2009

Social Networking sites making their way into the Courtroom - 07/26/2009

Teen stabbed to death in adoptive home after DHS removed from natural parents - 09/14/2009

Two New Teen Mom/Parent Groups - 08/01/2009

US Government establishes child porn network in the name of security - 01/11/2010


Criminal Law

African-Americans lose the presumption of innocence in criminal trials - 07/14/2009

Council member restrained by police during meeting while challenging citizen to step outside for a fight - 10/27/2009

False Allegation of DV and Bogus Restraining Orders Harm Men, Women and Children - 07/25/2009

FBI assistance sought in arson fire - 11/09/2008

Police Perjury - Duane Lewellen, Colfax Indiana - 11/27/2009

State Budget Cuts Leading Towards a Criminal Justice System Shutdown - 09/05/2009

Survey Responses - Right to remain silent - 12/09/2009

Why child pornography is not being fully prosecuted - 08-19-2009

Why you should always demand a jury trial - 07/21/2009

Your right to remain silent when questioned by a police officer - 12/01/2009


Divorce

Help for teachers and care-givers to recognize and address divorce related stress in children - 07/22/2009

Part I - Enforcing Your Divorce Decree - 05/03/2009

Part II - Standing up to your Ex-spouse - 05/05/2009

Part III - Seeking Modification of Your Divorce Decree - 05/09/2009

Public school teacher says men don't belong in children's lives - 08/25/2009

Selecting an Attorney who will Advocate for you - 01/16/2009

Some thoughts on marriage - 01/04/2010

What is mediation? - 09/01/2009

Why an attorney should know caselaw and be able to do math - 11/04/2009


Domestic Violence

Battered Mothers Custody Conference - 01/11/2009

False Allegation of DV and Bogus Restraining Orders Harm Men, Women and Children - 07/25/2009

The Spurned Woman Who Cried Domestic Violence - 07/04/209

Woman who used protective order to keep father away from children for two years stabbed to death - 06/24/2009


Drugs

Parents spending $100's for chance to win Millions in child death gambling game - 08/10/2009


Education

A Step Through Time: Insights and Observations Gleaned from my First On-Line Class - 02/26/2009

Background checks, teachers accused of sexual misconduct and true child protection - 08/19/2009

College Expenses and Child Support Payments - Indiana - 01/14/2009

Help for teachers and care-givers to recognize and address divorce related stress in children - 07/22/2009

More than Grades – Homework also used to Determine Child Visitation -07/28/2009

Public school teacher says men don't belong in children's lives - 08-25-2009

Pursuing Knowledge of the Law - 01/12/2009

Why your children need education instead of training - 07/03/2009


Internet

Can you spare some change for your own organic Web page? - 02/26/2009

Indiana CoA Issues Defamation Ruling Today - 08/21/2009

Is Microsoft damaging your computer? - 06/25/2009

Electronic tracking makes its way into family law cases - 07/13/2009

Social Networking sites making their way into the Courtroom - 07/26/2009


Judges

Express your opinion about Judges and Attorneys - 09/03/2009

Hendricks Circuit Judge Jeffrey Boles Contempt of Law - 10/18/2009

Indiana Judge Unlawfully Closes Court to the Public -09/22/2009

Judge Rebecca McClure admits complicity in covering-up child sexual abuse - 10/24/2009

Judge McClure concedes but doesn't step down . . . YET - 10/22/2009

Pennsylvania Judges Accused of Jailing Kids for Cash, Indiana Judges Jailing Kids for Sex - 02/26/2009

Supreme Court overturns judge's unwritten policy - 08/04/2009


Legislation

A Bill to Modify Indiana Adoption and Paternity Law - 07/11/2009

Criminal Non Support Amendment - Missouri - 01/28/2009

Custody discussions with Legislators this week - 12/04/2009

Custody fight gets Congressional Attention - 03/15/2009

Ensuring Father's right to challenge adoption petition - 11/13/2009

Gambling Intercept for Child Support Bill Heard - 01/07/2010

House Bill 1151 Passed the House - Joint Custody - 03/08/2009

How a Bill Becomes a Law - Indiana - 04/13/2009

How to Make a Difference in the Law - 02/11/2009

Indiana Bill to make NonSupport Higher Offense than Sexually Molesting an Infant - 02/04/2009

2010 Indiana General Assembly Opening Day - 01/06/2010

Indiana General Assembly Organization Day - Six child friendly bills - 11/18/2009

2009 HB 1044 Joint Legal Custody - Indiana - 01/13/2009

Indiana HB1142 - Direct Child Support Payments - 02/26/2009

Indiana Legislature to Hear Joint Custody - 10/16/2008

Indiana Legislative Advisory Committee recommends joint legal child custody - 10/31/2009

2010 Indiana Senate Bill 0070 - SB70 Adoption Paternity -12/11/1009

Senate Bill 178 [Joint Legal Custody] Passes out of Committee - 01/12/2010

SB 232 - Enforcement provision may be added to public access law - 01/22/2009

Indiana SB 0272 – Custody Interference could become a felony - 01/19/2009

Indiana SB 560 - Presumptive Joint Physical Custody - 01/31/2009

Indiana's New Paternity Law - 03/16/2010

Lobbying for Joint Custody - IN Statehouse - 12/20/2008

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part I - 01/27/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part II - 01/29/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part III - 02/03/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part IV - 02/05/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part V - 02/09/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VI - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VII - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part VIII - 02/26/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part IX - 02/28/2009

Minnesota Shared Parenting Report - Part X Public Participation - 03/09/2009

More on the Legislative Process - 01/18/2010

My amendment to HB1511 may get added on the floor - 04/02/2009

Please help amend Indiana's child custody laws - 03/02/2010

Senator Evan Bayh and Responsible Fatherhood - 06/26/2009

Shared Parenting Meetings with Indiana Legislators - 06/11/2009

Tough Immigration Legislation Introduced - Indiana - 01/24/2009

Two successes in the Indiana Senate concerning paternity - 02/02/2010

What it takes to get the laws changed - 02/11/2010

Why having lobbyists is a good thing - 07/18/2009

Why I oppose "term limits" - 02/01/2010

Why we need lobbyists every day of the session - 02/23/2010


Miscellaneous

Arbitration firms may be a fraud - 07/23/2009

Council member restrained by police during meeting while challenging citizen to step outside for a fight - 10/27/2009

EdenPURE Infrared Heater - Product Review - 12/22/2009

Family Law Courts: More murders to come - 03/18/2009

FBI assistance sought in arson fire - 11/09/2008

Indiana CoA Issues Defamation Ruling Today - 08/21/2009

Indiana fails 2009 Sunshine Week survey - 03/17/2009

Indiana Prosecutors' in Legal Trouble - 07/12/2009

Pennsylvania Judges Accused of Jailing Kids for Cash, Indiana Judges Jailing Kids for Sex - 02/26/2009

Public hearing on possible Trial Rules change affecting child custody - 04/03/2009

Some thoughts on marriage - 01/04/2010

State Budget Cuts Leading Towards a Criminal Justice System Shutdown - 09/05/2009

Supreme Court overturns judge's unwritten policy - 08/04/2009

Thorntown sued for Civil Rights Violations - 09/25/2008

What is mediation? - 09/01/2009

When using Facebook can lead to prison - 10-07-2009

Why having lobbyists is a good thing - 07/18/2009


Sex Crimes Against Children

Background checks, teachers accused of sexual misconduct and true child protection - 08/18/2009

Pennsylvania Judges Accused of Jailing Kids for Cash, Indiana Judges Jailing Kids for Sex - 02/26/2009

Sex Offender Registration: good for litigation, bad for children - 03/16/2009

US Government establishes child porn network in the name of security - 01/11/2010

Why Child Pornography is not being Fully Prosecuted - 08/19/2009


Trials

African-Americans lose the presumption of innocence in criminal trials - 07/14/2009

Can attorneys be punished for misconduct? - 09/16/2009

Cause of Action for Parental Alienation Exists - 01/10/2009

Court rules innocent inmates are not entitled to exculpatory DNA evidence - 06/23/2009

Fairfield Murder Trail - Bond Hearing - 20-01-09

Elizabeth Fairfield "the whole shebang" trial - 03/20/2009

Judge and Prosecutor Conspire to Keep Innocent Defendant in Jail Awaiting Acquittal - 02/26/2009

State v Fairfield - Motion to Dismiss Murder Charge - 03/02/2009

Failure to Appear - 06/30/2009

Family Law Courts: More murders to come - 03/18/2009

Indiana Prosecutors' in Legal Trouble - 07/12/2009

Public hearing on possible Trial Rules change affecting child custody -04/03/2009

Social Networking sites making their way into the Courtroom - 07/26/2009

Selecting an Attorney who will Advocate for you - 01/16/2009

Teen stabbed to death in adoptive home after DHS removed from natural parents - 09/14/2009

Thorntown sued for Civil Rights Violations - 09/25/2008

Why you should always demand a jury trial - 07/21/2009

More on Jury Trial Demands - USSC, "vast potential to disrupt" courts 07/29/2009