Ohio is setting a record high nationwide, but not for fortunate reasons. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show tragic numbers placing Ohio with the third most drug overdose deaths in 2020. By 2021, the number of deaths continued to increase, resulting...
Police conduct undercover operations to catch criminals in the act of committing a crime, but they must follow strict and lawful protocol. For the sting operation to have merit, it is imperative they catch an individual selling, offering to sell or possessing drugs....
Going through the divorce process could make you feel stressed and overwhelmed. You might need time to adjust after separating from your ex and beginning a new chapter in your life. Aside from you, relatives and loved ones might feel affected by the divorce. However,...
Drunk driving is a severe violation in Ohio, resulting in fines, jail time and other penalties. Despite being a serious crime, it is not always a felony. It can be a misdemeanor, depending on the incident's details. The first and second drunk driving offenses are...
When the family court rules on child support and child visitation orders, it does so in the best interests of the child and with the expectation that both parties will obey the orders. And while some divorced couples are able to put aside their differences and focus...
OxyContin (commonly just called Oxy) is a highly addictive painkiller, and probably the name many people most closely associate with opioids. Law enforcement has cracked down on “pill mills” that dispense these and other painkillers to people who have the money to buy...
Many people think of divorce as a negative time in their life. For those who have children, this can be a very traumatic way to look at things. If you’re in this position, you need to ensure that you’re showing your children that it’s still possible to enjoy life even...
There is no “one size fits all” approach to divorce that meets the unique needs of every couple. If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, know that you can potentially take a few different approaches to this process. Divorces are broadly characterized as...
Drunk driving, or operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) as it is known in Ohio, is illegal just as it is elsewhere. Depending on the severity, a conviction for drunk driving can result in a variety of legal and personal consequences. To err is human. However, not...
When you and your child’s other parent decided to end your romantic relationship, the court likely required you to enter into a co-parenting agreement – sometimes referred to as a parenting plan or a parenting time arrangement – as part of your broader child custody...