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July 17, 2024

Child support is a critical financial consideration during and after a divorce. It's designed to ensure that the child's needs are met and that they can maintain a standard of living as close as possible to what they would have experienced if their parents had remained together.

July 16, 2024

One question that comes up repeatedly when two spouses separate is, “How is debt divided in a divorce?” Although it'd be simpler if each party was responsible for their own debts, under Ohio law, debt is considered marital property and is treated as such during a separation.

Feb. 8, 2024

After a long ride, a drink may sound like a good idea. You are not driving after all, so you should be okay. You may be surprised to learn you can be charged with an OVI, even when you are not driving a motor vehicle.

Jan. 5, 2024

Also known as alimony, spousal support is a payment made by one spouse to another during and after a divorce to ensure a relatively equitable standard of living.

Dec. 5, 2023

Navigating the emotional aftermath of a divorce can be overwhelming. If you're one of many individuals who have recently gone through a divorce and are contemplating remarriage, it's normal to wonder about the legal complexities involved.

Nov. 7, 2023

There’s almost no aspect of your life that isn’t disrupted during the process of a divorce. When two lives have been intertwined in a marriage and now need to come apart, you’ll be tasked with dividing everything you own.

June 14, 2023

Divorce and child custody are among the most contentious family law issues and are often fiercely contested. In fact, some desperate spouses or parents may go to the extent of falsely accusing their estranged partner or child's other parent of domestic abuse in order to gain leverage in a divorce or child custody case.

March 27, 2023

A DUI (driving under the influence) charge is not something to take lightly. In Ohio – which uses the term OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) instead of DUI – if you are convicted of drunk driving, there can be serious consequences that will impact various aspects of your life.

Jan. 24, 2023

Having a criminal record can impact many aspects of your life. Besides obvious consequences like incarceration, a criminal record may also affect your ability to gain custody of your children.

Nov. 15, 2022

When you read the news these days, it seems like there’s been a meteoric rise in the number of overdoses and deaths due to heroin and fentanyl. Sadly, the heroin and fentanyl epidemic is a very real problem that plays a huge part in the criminal justice system, especially regarding a drug-induced homicide charge.