Going through a divorce is never easy. In many ways, you’re losing your closest friend that you meant to spend the rest of your life with. If you’re a parent who is going through a divorce, however, you could also lose your place in your child’s life. Maintaining custody of their child is a primary concern for almost every parent…Read More
While breaking the law always comes with consequences, some are much more severe than others. There are three primary categories for criminal law violations: infractions, misdemeanors, and felonies. Infractions include actions such as traffic violations, trespassing, disturbing the peace, etc. These actions typically come with a fine, and they won’t go on your record. Misdemeanors are more serious and will…Read More
Ending a marriage is never easy. Beyond the mental and emotional stress, not to mention the uncertainty of what lies ahead, there is also the legal process to navigate. After all, marriage is a legally binding agreement. In order to terminate that agreement, you’ll need to involve the courts once more. The process of ending a marriage is typically called…Read More
Probate is the legal proceeding that deals with the administering of property to descendants after a person has passed away. This includes property that is to be administered by a will or trust and property that are intestate. In order to avoid having your personal property declared intestate, it is necessary to see a lawyer so that a will or…Read More
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
Ending a marriage is never an easy decision to make. Sometimes, however, it is the best choice for both parties. Before the divorce process begins, couples typically undergo some form of separation. Though they remain legally married, they live apart. If children are involved, responsibly is often (but not always) shared between the two parties. Of course, a separation doesn’t…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