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What Entrepreneurs Should Know Before Divorcing in Ohio
August 28, 2025
More and more adults are stepping out on their own and choosing to start a business rather than work for someone else. This can give entrepreneurs a real sense of control over their success. When you spend the time and effort to build your business, you will do anything you can to protect it. If […]
Divorce Over 50: Key Issues in “Gray Divorce”
August 14, 2025
Divorce is never an easy decision, even when it’s the right one. The decision to end your marriage isn’t simple. Yet the “gray divorce” rate (divorce for couples over 50) has tripled over the past 30 years. While the reduced stigma surrounding divorce may be one factor, the life changes that come after turning 50 […]
Trust Funds and Divorce: What Beneficiaries Should Watch For
July 25, 2025
Divorce is already complicated. For individuals who are beneficiaries of a trust, especially in high-asset divorces, important issues often come up when it’s time to divide property. Many people assume that because a trust was set up long before the marriage, it’s automatically protected. Others may believe that if they never touched the principal, it’s […]
Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: What Ohio Courts Look At
May 27, 2025
The process of divorce is not only emotionally exhausting and stressful, but dividing assets can be more challenging than many couples are prepared for. They are prepared to divide joint bank accounts and co-owned property but often feel like the division of retirement accounts shouldn’t even be up for debate. In other words, what’s mine […]
Summer is a Common Time for Juvenile Crimes
September 19, 2019
Punishment for juvenile crimes can be harsh, so the best thing a parent can do is be aware of factors that make teenage crime more likely. Your child might usually be a responsible young person, but a day or two of uncharacteristic behavior can lead to real trouble. One of the times this is most […]
My Underage Child Was Caught With Alcohol, Now What?
July 24, 2019
Ohio has strict penalties for underage individuals caught with alcohol. If you are underage and charged with alcohol possession or if you are the parent of a minor in this unenviable position, it is imperative you contact an attorney as soon as possible.
School Threats Lead to Serious Consequences for Teens
June 17, 2019
Since the events of April 20, 1999 at Columbine High School in Littleton, CO, there have been 730 other incidents of gun violence at schools in America. As parents and school administrators search for answers to the growing problem, one of the outcomes has been a more serious approach to handling the violence and even […]
Can Ohio Parents be Held Responsible for Juvenile Crimes?
April 24, 2019
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. It can be especially hard when your child makes poor decisions that lead them down the wrong path. While many parents think they are free from the consequences of their child’s actions, that isn’t always the case. Most states, including Ohio, have something […]
Sentence Reduction After Being Found Guilty In Toledo
November 18, 2015
If you, or someone you love, have recently been found guilty of a crime, it can be very natural to just throw in the towel, accept the consequences, and give up. And, it’s true that accepting the consequences for your choices is a necessary part of moving forward with your life, but the punishment may […]
Common Defense Strategies For Your Toledo Criminal Case
October 18, 2015
If you’ve been charged with a crime, it is the responsibility of your accuser to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable shadow of a doubt. In some cases, the evidence against you may be overwhelming, yet in other situations, there may be little or no evidence at all actually tying you to the crime you’ve […]