One way child custody can be set in a divorce is by the judge making a decision of what child custody arrangement would be best after the parties have litigated the issue. However, this certainly isn’t the only way. The main alternative is for the divorcing parties to...
In their early years as an adult, there are many decisions a person makes which, whether they realize it or not, can impact them long into the future. This includes the choices they make on financial matters. The financial actions people take in their 20s can have...
A string of incidents recently occurred in Ohio that have led to several persons going to jail, and several others still being sought by authorities. The situation involved hundreds of thousands in cash, in addition to heroin and methamphetamine that law enforcement...
Under Ohio law, there are multiple theft offenses. One of these is petty theft. This type of theft is a misdemeanor (a first-degree misdemeanor) rather than a felony. When is a theft a petty theft? Here in Ohio, a petty theft is a theft in which less than $1,000 in...
The payment form most people may think of in regards to spousal support is monthly payments. However, is this the only form spousal support can take? It certainly isn’t here in Ohio. State law gives courts lots of options when it comes to what form spousal support can...
One of the greatest fears people have about filing for bankruptcy is the mistaken belief that they will lose everything, including their homes. However, this belief could not be further from the truth as many people are able to protect most of their assets while...
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...