Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Indiana follows child support guidelines. You can review these guidelines here: Click Here. The child support guidelines are based on a formula that is dependent on several factors including the income of the parties, cost of daycare, cost of medical insurance premiums, the number of children that were born before and after the child in question, and the number of overnights the noncustodial parent exercises.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Indiana law separates child custody into two separate categories – physical and legal. Physical custody deals primarily with which parent the child lives with the majority of the time. The parent that the child primarily lives with is called the “custodial parent,” with the other parent being called the “noncustodial parent.” Legal custody involves decisions over the upbringing of the child, such as education, religion, and healthcare decisions.
• Adoption
• Paternity
  Paternity matters involve children born out of wedlock. The area of law concerning paternity matters is very similar to the area of law relating to custody matters in divorces. There are two separate statutes that address these areas; when evaluating such cases, the appropriate statute should be applied.
• Guardianship
  A guardianship consists of a court order that allows one party to meet the physical and financial needs of another party. It does not require the guardian to spend their funds to support the party but requires the guardian to manage the assets of the ward, if they have guardianship over their estate.
• Spousal Support
  Indiana does not recognize what is generally referred to as “alimony.” In some states, the spouse who earns less income may be entitled to alimony; as a result of the fact that they were married and divorced. Indiana law does not recognize such a right.
• Legal Separation
  A legal separation is very similar to a pending divorce. However, the purpose of the legal separation is to try to resolve the differences between the parties, but not dissolve the marriage. While the separation is pending, the court will typically issue an order relating to assets, debts, and the children. The purpose of the divorce is to dissolve the marriage, divide the assets, and assign responsibilities regarding the children. Typically, a legal separation would involve counseling by the parties to try to resolve their problems. A legal separation can remain open for one year. At any time during that period, either party may convert the legal separation to a divorce.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The Law Offices of Steven K. Deig, LLC represents clients in criminal matters that are charged with infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. We have one attorney that has practiced Criminal Law for over 40 years; He practices in state and federal court.
• DUI/DWI
• Traffic Violations
• Misdemeanors
  The law offices of Steven K. Deig represent clients whether they are charged with infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies. Our office employs multiple attorney who have a total of over forty years of experience representing clients in Federal and State court regarding a wide range of serious criminal offenses.
• Restraining Order
  Yes, the Court can grant a restraining order preventing one party from having contact with the other, if violence is an issue. Moreover, one party may file a protective order against the other party, and the court will consolidate the protective order action with the divorce, to protect the other spouse.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  The Law Offices of Steven K. Deig, LLC assist our clients in the area of business law. The assistance varies based on the need of the client. Many times, clients need businesses formed such as limited liability corporations, partnerships, or subchapter S corporations. Additionally, clients may need contracts drafted or interpreted.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Real estate law covers the rights and responsibilities associated with ownership of real property. Disputes often arise between adjoining landowners regarding property lines and use of the property that may be considered a nuisance.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Real estate law encompasses several different areas of the law. When purchasing real estate, it is necessary to obtain an opinion as to whether the seller has clear title. Title companies provide service associated with real estate transactions; After a title opinion is given, title insurance is obtained to pay damages in the event the seller does not have a clear title.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Guardianship, Adoption, Personal Injury, Wills and Trusts, Landlord-Tenant, Collections, DUI, Traffic Tickets, Misdemeanors, Felonies, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Sealing and Expunging Conviction Records, Sealing Arrest Records, Post-Conviction Modification

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury law not only involves cases where an individual has been injured but death cases as well. Personal injury cases usually involve an area of the law called tort law. This area of the law usually involves cases between parties that had a relationship that was not intentional. For instance, if two individuals are involved in an automobile accident they had not intended to be interacting with each other in such a way prior to the accident.
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Estate Planning and Administration Commercial and Residential Real Estate Real Estate Closings General Business Matters Commercial and Consumer Collections Litigation
• Wills
  Divorce, Child Custody and Parenting Time, Child Support, Adoption, Paternity, Child in Need of Services, Civil Litigation, Guardianship, Wills and Estates, Criminal, Personal Injury
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  After you have conferred with an attorney that practices estate planning, he or she will advise you as to whether any other documents would be necessary. For simple estates, many times, a Will coupled with a Power of Attorney, and Health Care Representative will be sufficient. However, the attorney may advise you regarding the use of a trust that can be revoked, as well as trusts, that cannot be revoked. They may also advise you to change the ownership of assets so that they will pass automatically to the heir, upon the death of the current owner. A detailed conference with the attorney will allow them to advise you as to what documents should or should not be executed.
• Probate