When the state investigates someone and analyzes evidence in hopes of proving a crime, it will likely rely on results from a state-based crime lab. Given their capacities, some crime labs may have significant backlogs and other limitations that may delay the results...
Many people considering divorce may be discouraged by how much they imagine they will have to pay in order get out of their marriage. Indeed, contested divorces, where both sides are entrenched in their respective positions, can obviously be costly. But for those who...
When Governor Kasich signed House Bill 523 last year, Ohio joined the many other states that have legalized the medical use of marijuana. While several agencies are still working on the implementation of this landmark legislation, there is one group that may be in for...
Some people who are dealing with debt problems cannot fathom the possibility of seeking bankruptcy protection. They may believe that bankruptcy is only for cheats, deadbeats and financial failures; and since they do not fit into those categories, bankruptcy is not an...
Mobile service companies are constantly competing with each other for new (and existing) customers. They all offer various forms of family plans to gain new subscribers, and they try to make it easy to switch from one provider to another through financial incentives....
According to a recent survey conducted by Care.com, only 42 percent of adults in the U.S. have an estate plan — meaning an alarming 6 out of 10 have no wills or trusts in place should they pass away. While these numbers are bad enough, they are actually even worse...
As we have learned over the years of representing people in divorces, prenuptial agreements are becoming much more mainstream. No longer are they reserved for celebrities or the uber-rich. However, the reasons for hatching a prenup may be varied; whether they are...
You see the commercials now and again about people just like you who are trapped by crushing debt, unable to move on with their lives, or always living check to check. They also incorporate a consoling theme about it being okay to ask for help in getting out of debt...
The sentiment from the opening theme of “The Golden Girls” is not limited to retired women in South Florida. We know that divorcees in Ohio can appreciate the support and candor that comes from a trusted friend. Indeed, having a skilled attorney is important in...
While many people are not aware of this, grandparents may have a right to visitation under Ohio law – although it depends on the circumstances. In fact, while grandparents have historically had no legal rights when it came to their grandchildren, Ohio now has specific...