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...
If you are being charged with a crime, whether it is federal drug possession or trafficking charges or state based property theft such as burglary or grand larceny, it is likely not lost on you that these are serious charges that carry stiff penalties. In light of...
The rare warm weather in February is a reminder of two things: winter is almost over, and spring break is on the horizon. Unfortunately, parenting time disputes are common when it comes to dividing time during spring break. Because of this, we thought it appropriate...
Tax season is certainly not fun for people dealing with debt. Not only are creditors breathing down their necks for payments they may not have, they may have to endure the possibility that they may owe income taxes at a time where most people are anticipating refunds....
Have you ever heard the term sexting? Essentially, it is the act of taking, sending or receiving nude photos or sexually suggestive messages by cellphone or another electronic device. While sexting is often a bad idea — particularly if the images are made public — it...
When making the choice between pursuing bankruptcy and divorce (as far as which should come first) many couples dealing with debt can find this to be a difficult question to answer. Indeed, one spouse may be considerably vexed that their credit rating has been...
Anyone who feels as if they can go along in life and parent their child without the other parent may be fooling themselves. Indeed, you may believe that the other parent is irresponsible, petty, childish, unorganized and completely incompatible with you; and because...
In Ohio, child support is generally determined using a specific formula that takes into account several factors, including the number of children involved as well as the combined gross income of the both the father and mother. In some cases, this calculation can be...
One of the benefits of bankruptcy is the ability to start with a clean slate…a fresh financial start for those who have been toiling in debt for years or even decades. However, those who are considering bankruptcy may be ambivalent about their ability to have good...