A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a signed and notarized contract that spells out how a couple will handle the financial aspects of their marriage. Likewise, it is a helpful document that can help people speed up the divorce process if the marriage ends later. More...
Month: June 2017
Do Stepparents Have Any Rights to the Children?
In the past, stepparents who wished to spend more time with their stepchildren might have been out of luck when the court sided with the biological parent who wanted full custody. However, Ohio law has quite recently been altered to provide more rights for people who...
Refusal / Silence: Can They Be Used Against You in a DUI Case?
Being pulled over when the police suspect you of driving under the influence can be terrifying. Some people respond to this nervousness by starting to talk to the officer about anything they can think of; however, the worst thing you can do is have a long, detailed...
Should I File for Divorce or Legal Separation?
When a married couple chooses to legally separate, they remain married, but live apart. A legal separation is much like a divorce in many ways, given that spouses must address many of the same issues, including custody, visitation, alimony, and division of assets....
Impact of Parental Alienation on Children
Divorce is an incredibly complex situation to comprehend for children, because they often feel like their whole world is falling apart. If not handled correctly, divorce can leave rather negative effects on a child’s development into adulthood. One of the biggest...
Selling Drugs to Minors in Ohio
In the state of Ohio, selling drugs is a serious offense, but even more so if one is caught selling drugs to minors. The law states knowingly selling, offering to sell, preparing to ship, transport, deliver, or distribute a controlled substance when you are reasonably...
What Are My Rights at a DUI Checkpoint in Ohio?
Drivers on the road are often unsure of what to expect at DUI checkpoints, or what their rights are when a police officer approaches and questions them closely. It is important to know exactly what your rights are in this situation, so that an officer does not take...