Writing a will can seem like a daunting task. Not only does it force you to think about death, but it also makes you consider how you want to leave your assets to your loved ones. It is essentially your last statement to your family and friends. While you can (and...
Ohio’s director of agriculture is proposing new rules for amusement rides operators and manufacturers, nearly two years after a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair. In July 2017, the Fire Ball ride broke apart on the first day of the annual fair. An 18-year-old man...
Shouldn’t passengers in your car be able to drink alcoholic beverages? Unfortunately, even though they are not directly operating your car, because of Ohio’s open container laws, passengers in vehicles cannot consume alcoholic beverages. Open container laws prohibit...
Seven people suffered injuries recently during a motocross event at the Summit County Fairgrounds near Akron. Two people were reported to have serious injuries they suffered when a motorbike went airborne and wound up in the stands at the fairground, police said. Four...
Someone close to you has just had a baby. Congratulations! Maybe you’re now Ohio’s newest grandparent or an uncle, trying to find the perfect gift to welcome the baby to the world. Instead of a stroller or a stuffed animal, how about helping the new parents create an...
Filing bankruptcy is not a decision to take lightly. It means your debt is insurmountable and will not go away in continuing circumstances. When you decide you need to stop the collection calls and certified letters, bankruptcy may become the answer. The laws in Ohio...
Children are waiting in Ohio for a family. You’ve considered becoming an adoptive parent but just aren’t sure what the process entails. Here’s a brief look at what will occur should you decide to pursue parenthood: Before making any decisions, bring your immediate...
Balancing a divorced home can be challenging, especially when children are involved. Different factors may affect the need or availability for financial support. Therefore, a modification to a child support plan may be necessary. Grounds for modification The court...
You pull the mail out of the box, and there they are: the post-Christmas credit card bills. As much as you’d like to, you can’t put them in the shredder or hide them under the stack of papers on the kitchen table that you won’t unbury until about the same time the...
Divorce changes everything. You’ll need to figure out child custody, maybe a new place to live. And your financial situation. You’re turning a two-income household into a one-income household, or maybe one of you has stayed home to care for the kids and will be...