People often assume that police officers can stop their car for any reason, but this isn’t the case. Police officers must have reasonable suspicion if they’re going to conduct a traffic stop when they think someone is driving while they’re impaired. The standard of...
One of the more challenging aspects to come out of a separation or divorce is when you and your ex must sit down and sort out custody. It's unlikely that either one of you wants to miss monumental events in your child's life, so coming up with a parenting plan can be...
Separating from your spouse is a major decision that can be stressful at times. Numerous important factors must be settled during divorce proceedings, such as the division of assets and child custody and support. Being organized and taking preparatory steps could...
How can you get into trouble for a crime if you weren’t even there when it occurred? There are a couple of different ways (if not more) in Ohio -- where child pornography is involved Generally speaking, having knowledge of a crime doesn’t require you to step forward...
The teenage years for most young adults are a time of personal growth and some experimentation. Learning about their bodies and their sexuality can be an important part of maturation for many young adults. Many teens will have their first romantic and sexual...
Education is a priority for most parents, but methods of going to school are evolving. Some children are able to take virtual classes or go through a hybrid school schedule instead of having to go to classes in person five days per week. For parents who are divorced,...
People get charged with drunk driving for multiple different reasons. One of the most obvious is when a person causes a crash that leaves someone else injured or causes substantial property damage. The police may require chemical testing if they suspect impairment and...
People often assume that a marriage that’s lasted decades will continue to thrive, but this isn’t always the case. Divorces after decades of marriage have become so common that they’ve earned the title of “grey divorce.” The effects of grey divorce extend beyond just...
One of the most difficult parts of co-parenting after separation or divorce for kids is moving back and forth between homes. When kids react with tears, tantrums or just plain intractability when it’s time to move from one home to the others, it can leave parents...
You’re driving home, and you don’t feel the best -- and you get pulled over. The officer clearly suspects that you’re drunk, but you only had a single beer or a glass of wine. You do admit, however, that your coordination seems to be a little off and you’re...