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Even though many people believe judges give preference to mothers during child custody disputes, Ohio courts are actually supposed to treat both divorced parents equally. In fact, Ohio even has a statute that expressly states that when a husband and wife decide to...
In recent times, personal bankruptcy filings have been more common in Ohio than in many other parts of America, a recent report indicates. The report, from NerdWallet, reviewed personal bankruptcy filings made during the period between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016...
For most felony convictions here in Ohio, the court has a fair amount of discretion in what prison sentence to give an individual. Each felony class has its own particular sentencing range associated with it, with the courts, when issuing a prison sentence, being...
In Ohio, child custody arrangements are not necessarily set in stone. In fact, they can often be modified or changed as needed. For instance, if there is a shared-parenting decree and both parents agree as to a specific modification, a court will typically approve the...
According to some estimates, student loan debt in the U.S. now stands at $1.3 trillion – and growing. With such large amounts of crushing debt hanging over their heads, it is no wonder why many college students and recent graduates feel like they may never get ahead....
Many Ohio residents are also horse owners and have poured a great deal of time, energy and money into their beloved equines. Handling these animals within estate planning can be a challenge, as horses have very specific needs that often cannot be properly addressed by...
In Ohio, a parent cannot just pick and move to another state with a child in tow if that child is subject to a shared-parenting arrangement – unless, of course, he or she gets consent from the other parent or approval from the court. In fact, Ohio law expressly states...
Each and every Ohio family has a unique set of needs when it comes to creating an estate plan. Passing down accumulated wealth to one’s children is a common estate planning theme. However, there are cases in which all of a couple’s children are already doing well for...
Many Ohio residents support a move away from “traditional” sources of energy production in favor of greener options. As such, the gas, coal and oil industries have entered a decline. That shift, while perhaps better for the planet as a whole, has caused a great deal...
Many Ohio residents are aware of the enormous salaries earned by the nation’s top athletes. While quite a few people envy those levels of income, not many are sympathetic when an athlete faces financial ruin. It is interesting to take a closer look at why so many...