High school students in Harrison, Ohio, got a dose of reality earlier this month after a sexting scandal rocked Southwest Local School District.School officials said that dozens of William Henry Harrison High School students were potentially involved in the sharing of...
Family Law
Bankruptcy Law
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Probate
Month: January 2015
Tax deductions for divorced and unmarried parents (2 of 2)
Welcome back. Being a single parent can be emotionally, physically and financially draining. That's why single and unmarried parents should do what they can to maximize their federal income tax return. There are many credits and deductions that apply to single...
Tax deductions for divorced and unmarried parents (1 of 2)
Tax season is approaching quickly, and if you are like many Ohio residents, you may be starting to get your paperwork in order. But if you are like many Ohio residents, you may also be confused about what deductions you can make this year.If you are an unmarried...
Casino winnings can be garnished for unpaid child support in Ohio
The state of Ohio takes child support obligations very seriously. Each parent has a duty to financially support their child, and falling to do so can lead to severe legal and financial consequences.One way the state now cracks down on parents with overdue child...
Ohio officials trying to stamp out heroin and fentanyl deaths
A new drug is sweeping across Ohio that is similar to but much more dangerous than heroin. According to reports, the powerful prescription painkiller fentanyl is up to 25 times stronger than heroin and has already caused many deaths in the state.Reportedly, fentanyl,...
Campus chaos erupts after Ohio State championship win
The Ohio State University football team gave students plenty to celebrate Monday night by winning the national championship game against the Oregon Ducks. However, the revelry turned to chaos early Tuesday morning after fans emptied out of bars and campus buildings...
What are the benefits of mediation?
One of the reasons divorce can be so stressful is because of all of the decision-making involved. At the very beginning, the couple has to address the huge decision of whether to get divorced in the first place. Next, the couple has to decide which divorce process...
Ohio law enforcement targeted drunk drivers over the holidays
Law enforcement throughout the state of Ohio was amped up for the New Year’s Eve holiday in effort to remove drunk drivers from the roads.A sergeant with the State Highway Patrol said DUI arrests typically spike during the holiday season and last year there were...
Why divorce filings skyrocket this time of year
The new year is all about starting fresh and making new goals, and for some Ohio residents, that means finally ending a marriage that is no longer working.January is informally known as Divorce Month because family law attorneys throughout the nation say it’s...
Ohio couple faces trafficking in controlled substances charges
Ohio residents who have been charged with manufacturing, distributing or trafficking of controlled substances may realize that they face the possibility of hefty fines and even incarceration. Ohio authorities see such charges as serious crimes, and if convicted, it...