Many of us know people who refer to their cat or dog as their four-legged child. Maybe that’s what you call yours. While they aren’t children technically, pets certainly are a part of the family. Just as we provide for our children in the event of our death, many of...
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Ohio police officer killed in hit-and-run accident
The community of Mentor, Ohio, suffered a loss of one of its finest recently with the death of a police officer in a hit-and-run accident. A suspect has been charged in the officer’s death. The officer, 41, had stopped to assist a colleague on June 24 around 1 a.m. at...
In an Ohio divorce, what happens to the house?
Your home was your castle. Maybe it was the perfect downtown loft for a career couple or a family home where you watched your kids grow. Perhaps it was the condo where you moved after the kids left so that you didn’t have to worry about mowing the lawn in the summer...
4 types of accidents that can be more common in summer
Summer should be a time to slow down, relax and have fun. However, that doesn’t always happen. Unfortunately, for many people, summer will be a time for recovery after a serious accident. There are numerous accidents that can be more common during the summer months,...
Helpful ways to reestablish credit after bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, one of your concerns may be your ability to have good credit once again. Chances are you may have heard about how bankruptcies can stay on your report for many years after your discharge, and that lenders may be wary of your business...
Is an overseas divorce a good idea?
Some folks can’t wait to get married so they head to Vegas or another hot-spot where there’s no mandatory time period before they can get hitched. Others feel the exact same way about their divorce. When they want out, they want out right away. Since there’s no place...
Estate mistakes to avoid
With any legal issue, knowing what not avoid is often just as important as knowing what you need to do. That may be especially true when it comes to estate planning. Here are some potential mistakes you want to avoid when you’re working out your own estate plans:...
Who is on your divorce team?
Divorce — just like marriage — isn’t something you can do alone. There are a lot of emotional, financial and legal steps surrounding a divorce. That’s why many experts recommend that people going through a divorce have a support team to help. Who do you need on your...
Don’t let creditors harass you after bankruptcy
When you file for bankruptcy, the first thing your attorney will probably tell you is to refer all of your creditors to the office. That’s one headache you shouldn’t have anymore. This is why it can be so confusing and frustrating when a creditor pops up again after...
Man wins the battle for new sentence hearing, but loses the war
It’s definitely a case of “winning the battle but losing the war,” for a convicted sexual offender in Ohio. The man, a former attorney, was convicted in 2014 of several sexual offenses, many involving former clients. He was convicted of a total of nine charges,...
