You may have heard the saying about a silver lining in every dark cloud, and that saying is especially true with divorce. Instead of being stuck in a loveless, frustrating marriage whose best days are long gone despite your best efforts to revive the romance, you may...
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Reasons the police might pull you over
Traffic violations are a top priority for law enforcement in Ohio. One of the key reasons for this is to prevent fatal accidents that occur almost on a daily basis. However, there is a balance to be struck between law enforcement doing their job and individuals having...
What you need to know about possession of marijuana in Ohio
The legality of marijuana is often misunderstood by many. While marijuana is still illegal under federal law, several states have legalized medical and recreational marijuana. It only adds to the confusion. Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, although it is strictly...
When can Ohio’s Good Samaritan law protect you from drug charges?
Like many states, Ohio has a law that provides some protection from arrest and prosecution for drug-related crimes if a person seeks emergency help for an overdose. These “Good Samaritan” laws have been enacted throughout the country in an effort to cut down on the...
How to tell your adult children that you’re divorcing
No matter how old your children are, they do not want to see their parents divorce. That is why it is very important to handle the matter with care. To them, the split between mom and dad is bound to be painful, so tread lightly. When you do inform your adult children...
My ex won’t let me see my child: What do I do?
When a couple that shares children divorce, the law expects both parties to work out a parenting plan that fosters a healthy bond with the kids. The goal is to ensure that the children’s best interest is preserved even after the breakdown of the family unit. A...
When is it illegal to be drunk in public?
You may have heard that public drunkenness is illegal, but this sounds somewhat confusing. Aren't people drunk in public quite frequently? What about people who are leaving a sporting event or a concert? They've clearly been consuming alcohol, but it's not illegal for...
The challenges of graduation season for co-parents
Graduation season always brings a mix of emotions for parents. They’re proud of their child’s achievement, but they can’t help but be a bit sad that they’re one step closer to independence. For separated and divorced parents, graduations are among those events where...
How serious are forgery and counterfeiting offenses in Ohio?
Both counterfeiting and forgery seem like crimes from days of old. Most people envision forging or counterfeiting valuable paintings or American currency. However, forgery is essentially the criminal falsification, making of or altering of any instrument with the...
Where should you start when divorcing?
Once you decide to divorce or find out your spouse is divorcing you, everything will change. It can be hard to know what to do or where to start, especially if it comes as a surprise. Yet, you need to buckle down and start somewhere. Once you focus on an area, you can...