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If you are facing criminal charges, it’s important that you understand your constitutional rights and how violations can impact your case. One of those rights falls under the Fourth Amendment. Here’s what you need to know about the exclusionary rule. Your Fourth...
Historically, family courts favored awarding custody to mothers, assuming they were naturally better caregivers. Fathers, in turn, were often relegated to visitation rights. However, societal norms have shifted in recent decades, and the legal system has adapted to...
A living will is also known as an advance healthcare directive. It is a legal document that allows you to make critical decisions regarding your medical treatment in advance. A living will helps ensure that your healthcare preferences are respected and followed when...
When you’re pulled over at the side of the road and an officer clearly suspects that you’re intoxicated, the situation can feel pretty grim – so you may jump at any chance to prove that you’re sober. That includes agreeing to participate in standardized field sobriety...
Raising children in two homes can be challenging, but a parenting plan can make work more manageable. With a highly structured plan, you and the other parent will know your schedules, what to do during emergencies, and so on. However, as time goes by, your existing...
To a large degree, divorce rates are simply tied to age. For young people, divorce rates have been consistently dropping. But for Baby Boomers and those who are 50 years old and older, the divorce rates have been consistently increasing. It’s very interesting to see...
Break-ups are hard. If someone has ended a romantic relationship with you, it’s not unusual to feel devastated and angry -- especially if you’ve been cheated on or otherwise betrayed. Unfortunately, people sometimes get back at a former girlfriend or boyfriend by...
Ohio, like most states, has a “Good Samaritan” law that provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for minor drug offenses if they were discovered by law enforcement solely because a person sought help for themselves or someone else they believed was suffering a...
It is only natural for those who are under arrest for an operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offense in Ohio to worry about what will happen as a result of their circumstances. People often spend the entire time waiting for their arraignment stressing themselves...
What is estate planning? Estate planning is the process of arranging legal matters, such as assets, in anticipation of a testator's passing -- but it's a more complicated process than most people realize. There are many things you can do with an estate plan. These...