The school year can bring a unique set of challenges for divorced or separated parents. Custody arrangements that worked during the summer months may need adjustments once school is back in session. Here are some tips for handling child custody during the school year....
Opinions on cohabitation before marriage have always been split, but there’s definitely been a change in recent years. It is now very common for couples to live together before getting married, or to live together without getting married at all. Older generations did...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...