In custody matters, courts place weight on how each parent encourages the child’s relationship with the other parent. This appears in Ohio’s best interests of the child statute and often influences parenting‑time decisions. The court looks for consistent behavior and...
Social media has become a major part of divorce proceedings. In recent years, it has served as a source of powerful, court-admissible evidence in many divorce cases. Thus, its influence can’t be ignored. If you are going through a divorce, your social media posts can...
Having prescription medication does not automatically mean you are breaking Ohio law. Under the Ohio Revised Code, lawful possession includes controlled substances obtained through a legitimate prescription from an authorized health professional. The prescription must...
Divorce is seldom a quick process. While the case is pending, life doesn’t stop. There are questions about the house, the cars, the bills and the kids that all have to be answered right away. In general, Ohio courts issue temporary restraining orders, or TROs, as soon...
Living apart is very common during a divorce. Often, when one person files for divorce, they will also move out of the house and find other living arrangements. While it is certainly true that couples can choose to do this on their own, you may find yourself wondering...
When people are convicted or plead guilty to a crime, their sentence may include some kind of supervised release. That may replace incarceration if the offense isn’t especially serious or they aren’t considered a threat to the community. Or, that release may follow a...
Police officers look for any evidence of impairment during drunk driving traffic stops. Field sobriety testing is often how they obtain legal justification for an arrest or a request for a chemical test. Field sobriety tests are not mandatory, but many drivers...
Gray divorce refers to divorce among older couples, often after decades of marriage. Although these divorces were once uncommon, they have become increasingly common as people live longer, enjoy greater financial independence and reconsider what they want from the...
A recommendation from a doctor generally makes the possession and use of a prescription drug legal. Even with a valid prescription, it is still potentially possible to break the law with controlled substances. People can face charges for medication they assume they...
Multiple behaviors could lead to accusations of indecent exposure. The state can prosecute anyone who engages in sexual acts or masturbation in locations where other people might witness them. Particularly in scenarios where children could be present or see the...