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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 […]
Can You Relocate With Your Child After Divorce in Ohio?
July 31, 2025
After a divorce, life continues to change, with new jobs, new relationships, or a desire to be closer to extended family. For divorced parents in Ohio, one of the most difficult and legally complicated changes can be relocating with a child. Whether it’s a move across the state or to another part of the country, […]
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 […]
Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Ohio?
June 17, 2025
If parents are divorcing, who gets to decide where the children live? Many parents in Ohio believe that the child is allowed to make the ultimate decision because, until the mid 1990s, this was the primary factor. However, the laws in Ohio have changed, and children are no longer the ones who make this decision.
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 […]
FAQs of MIP in Ohio
August 7, 2019
It’s important to understand what the Minor in Possession laws in Ohio are if your teen has been arrested for the possession of drugs or alcohol. The last thing you want is for your teen to be found guilty for something that they didn’t do or to experience overly harsh consequences that could affect their […]
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 […]