Divorce is always a difficult situation. For a parent, losing custody of your child can make things significantly worse. Concern over what will happen with their child is one of the most common reasons why people stay in failing or unhealthy marriages. However, staying in an unhealthy marriage “for the sake of your kids” often just makes things worse. Instead,…Read More
As amazing and advanced as the human body is, it’s prone to damage. If you have been injured by something outside of your control, you may be entitled to damages. Determining your situation and what your rights are can be confusing. However, it’s important that your needs are properly taken care of. Let’s take a look at the basics of…Read More
There’s a reason why the state of Ohio requires drivers to have auto insurance. Car accidents are expensive, especially if someone has been physically injured. The person who is at fault needs to be held responsible. The cost of repairs, medical bills, property damage, and more can quickly escalate well beyond an amount of money that any average person can…Read More
Being injured by an accident is a scary event. Finding yourself without coverage for medical expenses can make the situation much worse. If you’ve been injured by the actions of someone else, you are legally owed compensation for medical costs, damages, lost wages, and more. Many assume that these costs will simply be covered by the insurance provider of the…Read More
Sometimes, a court case doesn’t go the way you want it to. While you might assume that that’s it, and you simply have to accept the loss (along with potential charges), there may still be hope. You may be able to file an appeal against either the jury’s verdict or the judge’s order. However, there has to be grounds for…Read More
If someone has filed charges against you, whether it’s an individual or the state, they have to prove that you actually did what they’re accusing you of. This is referred to as burden of proof. As we mentioned in our last post, the burden of proof is the responsibility of proving one’s claim or charge in a court of law.…Read More
If you’re involved in a legal case, whether you’ve filed charges or charges have been filed against you, you’ll likely hear the term “burden of proof”. Essentially, burden of proof is the requirement for winning a case. For example, if you are facing criminal charges, the prosecution has the burden of proving that you committed a crime. A person is…Read More
Going through a divorce is often a long, emotional journey. You and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will have to come to terms on just about every part of your life. When everything has been settled, a divorce decree is signed and dated. This is a court document that provides the details of your divorce including cause, property division, child custody, child…Read More
No one likes to be accused of doing something they didn’t do. When those accusations result in legal action, things quickly escalate from frustrating to frightening. This is especially true in cases revolving around physical or sexual abuse. Even if you win the case, the initial allegations can ruin your reputation and relationships. If you lose the case, your life…Read More
f you’re a parent who finds themselves in an unfulfilling and/or unhealthy marriage, you have a difficult decision to make. As any good parent, you want what’s best for your child. Staying together with their other parent might seem like the best way to accomplish that. But is it? Divorce is hard for children of all ages. But is better…Read More