As one year winds down and another commences, people often think about the aspects of life they wish to improve upon going forward. For women, one of those areas might include financial understanding, especially in the event of an impending divorce or other family breakdown. With the divorce rate holding fairly steady at around 50 percent, Ohio women may benefit from learning more about their financial situations and how to protect their assets.
Women who understand finances often fare better after divorce
Ohio traffic stop ends in drug trafficking charges for couple
Interstate highways provide a convenient means of getting from one state to another within a reasonable time period. A man and a woman traveling through Ohio were recently stopped and are now facing drug trafficking charges. They each face a state prison sentence of up to eight years.
Nurse charged with theft of controlled substances from patients
Nurses are on the front lines of patient care and can make all the difference in the comfort levels of their charges. They also shoulder a tremendous amount of responsibility when it comes to dispensing medications, including controlled substances. The lives of many Ohio patients have been touched by the care they have received from these professionals.
Does Ohio allow same-sex divorce?
Same-sex marriage and divorce have been extremely hot-button issues over the past couple of years. Knowing that they are under scrutiny, judges who have presided over cases involving same-sex marriage and divorce have made careful decisions.
Ohio State quarterback not yet charged in domestic dispute
Early one morning last week, police were called to the apartment of Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett over a reported domestic dispute; however, no charges were filed after and no arrests were made.
Ohio law enforcement cracking down on drunk driving
Ohio residents who plan to celebrate the holiday season with alcoholic beverages should do so responsibly or risk facing drunk driving charges.
Protecting an inheritance in an Ohio divorce
Divorce laws regarding the division of marital property vary from state to state. For example, states vary in how they define the marital estate, or the property that will be subject to division during a divorce.
Ohio law concerning traffic violations expected to pass
After more than 10 years of having to worry about red light cameras at many Ohio intersections, a new law may eliminate the worry for residents. Camera images alone may no longer result in vehicle owners being fined for traffic violations through the mail. Instead, police may have to actually witness the violation before issuing the ticket to the driver.
Divorce rate is slowing but so is the rate of new marriages
Whenever the discussion turns to marriage, many people seem to repeat the phrase that more than half of all marriages don't survive. However, that trend has reportedly changed. It appears that the divorce rate dropped over the past several years. On the other hand, there may also be fewer brides walking down the aisle here in Ohio and elsewhere.
Man faces multiple criminal charges after dogfight raided in Ohio
In mid-November, state and federal agents carried out a raid at an Akron home in which they reportedly discovered one of the largest dogfighting operations in recent history. The Ohio homeowner is now facing multiple criminal charges on the federal level. He has been ordered into police custody until after a hearing for detention scheduled for early December.
