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Whether pulled over on I-75 or approached downtown, it can be nerve-wracking dealing with a police officer. An Ohio resident unfamiliar with their rights may not know when to cooperate, ask questions or stay quiet. These simple misunderstandings may end up leading to...
If your parent or other loved one has recently passed, and you are now the executor of the estate, you may be wondering what you need to do. In a sentence, the executor of an estate ensures that the estate of the decedent pays off any debts or creditors. While it may...
Deciding to get divorced is often a difficult decision. It is common to feel anxiety and stress when one’s life is about to change, especially if there are any children involved. The prospect of a courtroom divorce may increase this anxiety, but Ohio residents have...
Many people are familiar with the statistic that 50% of all marriages will end in divorce. But did you know that it’s no longer true? In the U.S., divorce rates have actually been on the decline since the 1980s. It’s now estimated that the likelihood of divorce has...
It is too soon to tell what the overall impact will be as COVID-19 cases grow around the world. However, the Global Times reports one effect is a sharp rise in divorces in the Chinese city of Xi’an. The Times says the city has seen a record number of divorce filings...
Affirmative defenses are special pleadings that you, as the defendant, had a legally justifiable reason for doing the crime you’ve been charged with. When you make an affirmative defense, you are effectively admitting that you broke the law, but you argue that you had...
Creating an estate plan is an essential undertaking. It helps you prepare for the future and ensures the security of your family legacy. But in order to make sure your future is secure, an estate plan requires constant updating. Ideally, you should review your estate...
One of the biggest myths in bankruptcy law is that student loan debt can never be discharged. While it is not common, getting rid of overwhelming student debt is not impossible. Student loans have always been eligible for bankruptcy proceedings, and before 1976, few...
You want to make things as easy as possible on those you love. But you may be doing them a disservice if you’re putting off any part of end-of-life planning, something that could impact them long before you leave them. Six in 10 Americans haven’t done the basic...
The decision to file for bankruptcy will impact your finances now and in the future. To ensure stability down the road, it’s critical to devise and implement a recovery plan. Here are four tips to help you recover after your bankruptcy case comes to a close: Review...