As the Ohio State Bar Association explains in a recent article on its website, child custody is a lot different today than it used to be. This may come as a welcome surprise to adults who went through their parents' divorces as children many years ago.In the past,...
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What are Ohio’s drunk driving laws?
In Ohio and every other state, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 or higher. While some states refer to drunk driving charges as DUIs, Ohio law refers to them as OVIs.According to the Ohio State Bar Association, the state began...
5 steps to prepare for divorce financially
If you believe that a divorce is in your future, you may already be taking steps to prepare emotionally, but there are also steps you should be taking to prepare financially.We explained how to financially prepare for a divorce in an in-depth article on our website,...
Facebook doesn’t work for serving divorce papers in Ohio
Did you see the recent news story about a New York woman being allowed to serve divorce papers to her spouse via Facebook? If so, don't assume that you can do the same.The first step in an Ohio divorce is the filing and service of a Divorce Complaint. The Divorce...
Do I have the right to a court-appointed lawyer?
As you may already know, the U.S. Constitution affords citizens many rights, including the right to an attorney in some situations.This right was further defined in a 1963 Supreme Court case when it was held that free legal representation is necessary for defendants...
When divorce is actually better for the kids
This weekend, there was a “Dear Abby” letter from a woman who had feelings of resentment and anger toward her husband arise after fighting a serious health battle. (You can read the entire column here.)Ultimately, the woman said she was very unhappy with...
Thinking about relocating with your child? We can help
Any parent in Ohio can tell you that life is full of changes. Sometimes, life changes may lead to a relocation. Whether you have a new job opportunity in a different state or your aging parents need a caretaker, moving is a part of life for many people. When you are...
Statistics show many Ohio drivers refuse OVI breath tests
Most people in Ohio are aware of the fact that police officers often administer a breath test during a drunk driving arrest. The breath test measures your blood-alcohol content and can be used against you in court.Submitting to a breath test if you are arrested for...
What to do after your child has been charged with a crime
As a parent, you want your child to have the best future possible, and you want to prevent anything from standing in the way of that happening.That’s why you need to act quickly and carefully anytime your child is facing criminal charges, whether they seem...
Ohio teens charged after ‘alarming’ Instagram posts
Teenagers do a lot of things without thinking through the possible consequences of their actions, including posting to social media. Two high school students from Lawrence County, Ohio, learned this the hard way after they were arrested last week and charged with...