The goal of a personal bankruptcy filing is the discharge of personal debts. Someone who successfully completes bankruptcy no longer has to worry about paying certain financial obligations. However, a discharge can take months or even years to obtain. The type of...
Having a will isn't always sufficient when seeking to achieve one's legacy goals. People in a host of different situations might benefit from creating additional estate planning paperwork. For example, trusts have become some of the most popular inclusions in modern...
Child support payments are designed to provide financial assistance to the custodial parent, helping ensure that the child's basic needs are met. However, life is ever-evolving, and what may have been suitable child support arrangements at the time of the divorce or...
Retired adults in Ohio usually rely on Medicare for their health needs. Medicare will cover emergency treatment and routine healthcare interventions. However, Medicare does not cover more intensive medical needs, such as having a nurse come to someone's house every...
Operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) offenses are relatively common in Ohio. Some people get arrested at the scene of a car crash, while others end up prosecuted because of something that happens during a traffic stop. Some people make the mistake of being...
Being convicted of an OVI is a serious consequence for driving under the influence. In Ohio, the state has strong penalties that are intended to discourage people from drunk driving. One of the ways that the state discourages repeat offenders from driving under the...
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Being charitable takes many forms. When it comes to estate planning and planned giving, it bridges the gap between controlling your wealth while alive and helping...
Understanding the core distinctions between revocable and irrevocable trusts is essential in estate planning. These legal instruments serve distinct purposes and offer unique advantages, so it’s crucial to comprehend how they work and which one(s) may best suit your...
If you are facing criminal charges, it’s important that you understand your constitutional rights and how violations can impact your case. One of those rights falls under the Fourth Amendment. Here’s what you need to know about the exclusionary rule. Your Fourth...
Historically, family courts favored awarding custody to mothers, assuming they were naturally better caregivers. Fathers, in turn, were often relegated to visitation rights. However, societal norms have shifted in recent decades, and the legal system has adapted to...