Some people change after a divorce. Thus, your children's other parent may not act as they did when you were married. If you opted for co-parenting due to its significant benefits but are having a hard time, you may be dealing with a difficult co-parent. A few...
An illness or injury can leave you incapacitated and unable to manage your affairs. In such a situation, you need someone to step in your shoes and make decisions on your behalf. A power of attorney can help you achieve that. A power of attorney (POA) is a legal...
In order to promote and maintain public safety, the police may perform a traffic stop if they have reasonable suspicion that the driver is violating traffic laws. Police can’t lawfully pull a driver over without first having reasonable suspicion. However, the police...
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have kids and have agreed on a parenting plan, you should need accurate information to make fair decisions. Co-parenting offers many benefits, but practicality and fairness are key to its success. The following are four factors to...
Every child’s needs are unique. Therefore, there isn’t a single “right” way to structure a parenting plan in the wake of a divorce. Instead, the state of Ohio offers a standard parenting plan template for co-parents to consider when crafting mutually agreeable...
Did you just graduate from college? Then you, like many others, have likely built up an overwhelming amount of debt and not just student debt. Many students receive credit card offers and take advantage of the “buy now, pay later” concept, leading many people to build...
Like in most other states, operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) is a very serious charge in Ohio. If convicted, the potential penalties include jail time, fines, license suspension and vehicle forfeiture, among others. There are also some collateral damages...
No one likes to think about their mortality, but estate planning is critical to ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of after you're gone. While it may seem like a daunting task, having an estate plan in place will provide peace of mind. Estate planning...
Going through a divorce when you share children requires both parents to make decisions that are in the kids’ best interest. One thing that can prove challenging is trying to balance your time with the children with your work responsibilities. During the marriage, one...
Many people think having one or two drinks isn’t going to stop them from driving. That is until a police car pulls them over for a traffic stop. While it could have been because the car had a missing tail light or their plates expired, they were likely pulled over...