Child support is another large part of the custody proceedings of a divorce. While it may be tempting to haggle for the most money, it is important to remember that both parents need stable finances to properly support a child. The most important aspect of child support is not the parents, but ensuring that any child or children involved are able to thrive. The family law attorneys at Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch will work hard to protect your children’s best interests.
Child Custody and Visitation
Custody of children is often a major family law issue during or after a divorce. Many factors are considered when making custody arrangements, including parents’ work schedules, parental fitness of both parties, age of the child(ren), and if the child feels particularly close to one parent as opposed to the other. Child custody is usually worked out during the divorce process, but circumstances can change down the road that require revision of the custody agreement.
Paternity
In 2000, he joined with Mark Foster to create Foster & O’Daniel, the firm that became the present-day Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch. His practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, estates, and paternity cases. Conor has lectured for the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum several times and is a member of a number of legal associations. He is admitted to the Indiana Bar, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit.
Guardianship
At FOH&L, we can help with a number of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, guardianships, and more. We understand that these situations are difficult, so we always approach your case with the utmost care and support.
Child Abuse
In 2008, her family moved to Asheville, North Carolina, where she served as Assistant District Attorney for Buncombe County with an emphasis in child abuse and sex offense cases. In 2009, Shaunda moved back to Indiana and was appointed Chief Deputy Prosecutor for Perry County, Indiana.
As a prosecutor, Shaunda was considered an expert on impaired driving offenses and has extensive trial practice in all criminal matters. In that regard, Shaunda has been asked to serve several times as a faculty member for the Indiana Prosecuting Attorney’s Council Annual Trial Advocacy Course. She taught new prosecutors trial skills and practices, and also served as an instructor for the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
DUI/DWI
Mark Foster has strived to continue his own education in the area of DUI defense as well as teach others. He is certified in the administration of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Standardized Field Sobriety Test. In addition, he is a certified operator of the BAC DataMaster by National Patent Analytical Systems. Mark has also completed Intoximeter EC/IR II Operator Training Course taught by Dr. Alfred Staubus, PharmD, PhD-2014, and the Drug Recognition Evaluation (DRE) course taught by Lance Platt.
Traffic Violations
Has your Indiana driver’s license been suspended? You may be eligible to request a Specialized Driver’s Permit (SDP). If a court suspended your Indiana driver’s license, we must petition the Court that suspended your driver’s license for the SDP. If the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) administratively suspended your Indiana driver’s license, we must file a petition for the SDP in the County of your residence. If you are no longer an Indiana resident, we must file the petition for the SDP in the County where you last received a traffic ticket.
Sex Crimes
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
In order to know if you are eligible to have your charge expunged, we must look at every case individually. The lawyers at Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch have extensive experience with misdemeanor and felony expungement. We want to help you get your life back to normal after a criminal conviction. Call us today at our office in Evansville, IN, for a free consultation.
Drug Crimes
The attorneys at FOH&L will help defend your rights if you are convicted of a crime. We handle a variety of criminal defense cases, including DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, drug crimes, and theft. If you need a criminal defense lawyer in Evansville, come to FOH&L.
Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch work with businesses large and small to help them protect their interests in business law matters. Whether you are setting up a new business, working on a business agreement with another business, or are dealing with a legal dispute, our attorneys can help.
Most workplaces strive to create a safe work environment, but accidents can still happen. If you are injured at work, it is crucial to report the injury as soon as possible to avoid complications later. You are entitled to Workers Compensation, so if you’ve been injured on the job, let Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch help ensure you get the proper compensation.
Tim moved to Evansville 1986 and practiced with two insurance defense firms prior to 1991. In 1991, Tim joined the law office of Olsen, Niederhaus, Labhart & White to handle personal injury law and general law. He became a partner in Olsen, White & Hambidge in 1994. Tim was an assistant county attorney for Warrick County from 1996-2000.
Medical Malpractice
After moving to Evansville, she began working in private practice, with an emphasis on medical malpractice defense, business/corporate law, intellectual property and expanded into family law with two local firms.
Estate planning involves making potentially difficult decisions about your personal assets. You want to make sure your family is provided for when you are gone, and that your wishes are followed. The attorneys at Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch can help you create the best plan for your estate after your death. Our law office in Evansville has been serving southwest Indiana since 2000.
Wills
Foster, O’Daniel, Hambidge & Lynch also handles other estate planning needs such as power of attorney and living wills. These can help plan for the future in the event that you are unable to speak for yourself due to illness or injury. By preparing for this potential, you can save your loved ones time and stress in an already difficult situation.