Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Enforcement of Unpaid Child Support, Unpaid Medical Expenses, Violation of Parenting Time/Visitation Orders, or Unpaid Court ordered obligations
• Child Custody and Visitation
  The Indiana Supreme Court has adopted Uniform Child Support Guidelines and Uniform Parenting Time Guidelines. A Trial Court’s initial analysis of child support and child parenting time/child visitation begins with the applicable Indiana Child Support Guidelines and with the applicable Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines. The presumed amount of child support and parenting time/visitation can be rebutted with appropriate evidence.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
  A Guardianship of a Minor Child is necessary when there is no legal custodian available to act for the minor child. Generally, if a child’s parent is able and is willing to care for the child, a Guardian will not be appointed. The Court will consider the best interest of the child in determining whether to appoint a Guardian for a child and the person who should be appointed as the child’s Guardian. In certain circumstances the Court will enter an Order of Non-Party Custody of the child as opposed to a Guardianship Order. The Court will not determine whether a child will be better off with a proposed Guardian than with the child’s parent for reason that so long as the child’s parent is not unfit, the parent is presumed to be a proper Guardian.Â
• Spousal Support
• Legal Separation

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Depending on the County of your arrest, you may qualify for a Title 12 Deferment Program, a Prosecution Diversion Program, and other related Programs. If you successfully complete the Program, you may avoid having a criminal conviction record. Subsequently, you may be able to expunge or restrict access to the criminal offense and related criminal matters.
• DUI/DWI
  Frank Brinkman represents clients charged with OWI/DUI, Driving While Impaired, Public Intoxication, Minor Consumption, Minor in Possession of Alcoholic Beverages and/or Controlled Substance, Driving While Suspended, Possession of Marijuana, and other Alcohol, Drug, and related criminal offenses.Â
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  Persons committing traffic offenses such as speeding, or related moving vehicle offenses, may be available for an Infraction Diversion Program. If an Infraction Diversion Program is available, and if the person successfully completes the Infraction Diversion Program, then the charge may be dismissed.
• Theft
• Misdemeanors
  If you are charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense such as theft, trespass, criminal mischief, certain drug-related offenses, or other misconduct, you may be eligible for a Prosecution Diversion Program. If offered a Prosecution Diversion Program, and if you successfully complete the Prosecution Diversion Program, then the criminal charge may be dismissed.
• Drug Crimes
• Assault

Property Law

• Premises Liability
• Property Damage
  Whether or not you have a strong case depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and extent of your injuries or property damage; who is at fault and whether the defendant has sizable assets or adequate insurance coverage; and how long ago the accident or injury occurred. An attorney can evaluate your case in light of these and other factors, and give you a realistic assessment of what you can expect.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Frank Brinkman Law, P.C., offers free consultation on personal injury cases and only receives an attorney fee if there is recovery (contingency attorney fee).Â
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  You are never too young to begin planning your Estate. You will experience the feeling of relief by taking care of your Estate and related affairs. Most of us think clearly when not under pressure. Advance Estate planning has many advantages and rewards for you and your beneficiaries. Planning ahead relieves you and your family members of stressful times, while allowing you to provide thoughtfully and lovingly for your surviving family members and for your surviving family relationship.
• Wills
  A Will is a written document that tells how you want your property and assets to be disposed after your death.  Indiana has certain requirements for a Will to be enforceable.  I can help you plan your Estate to make sure that your Estate will be distributed as you want pursuant to your exact intentions.  Your Last Will and Testament can provide how you want your minor children cared for after your death.  If you die with a Will, then your Estate is testate.  If you die without a Will, then your Estate is intestate.  Indiana has statutes governing the distribution of your property in the event you do not have a properly executed Last Will and Testament.Â
• Power of Attorney
  Future Durable Power of Attorney that only comes into effect upon your subsequent disability as determined by your doctor. When you appoint another individual to make financial decisions on your behalf, that individual is called an agent or attorney in fact. Most people choose their spouse or domestic partner, a trusted family member, or friend.
• Probate