A common source of confusion and dispute when couples divorce is each spouse’s inheritances. Typically, an inheritance is left to one person (for example, an adult child) and not to a couple. That makes the inheritance separate property that the beneficiary who...
The police need something called “probable cause,” or actual evidence, that a crime was committed to make an arrest, but they only need “reasonable suspicion” to stop a car to see if a driver is operating the vehicle while impaired (OVI). Reasonable suspicion is a...
The fall is a season of celebration, especially in agricultural communities. Local festivals celebrating the harvest may be the most exciting occurrence each year for the community. Festivals and similar community gatherings help strengthen the bonds between neighbors...
You’ve been considering divorce for some time, but the problem is that you don’t really feel like you have a valid reason. Your spouse has never done anything wrong, they haven’t had an affair and they generally treat you the way that you deserve. You’re simply...
There are few things quite as upsetting as having a long-term relationship break down. If your spouse has come to you asking for a divorce, you may feel devastated. You could be hurt, angry and frustrated at them for wasting your time or being untruthful. It is...
You probably already realize that getting behind the wheel when you are too drunk to drive safely is against the law. Every driver education course includes information about alcohol safety, and there are constant public awareness campaigns about the risk of drunk...
Ohio has a lot to offer connoisseurs of craft spirits. From a few locally-renowned wineries to several hundred breweries, there are dozens of companies around the state offering unique alcoholic beverages. Some of these facilities have tasting rooms, and some even...
The thought of allowing other people to make decisions regarding your finances is likely unsettling. If so, you may be eager to sit down with your spouse and negotiate your own separation agreement rather than litigating your divorce in court. However, it’s important...
When Judges set a Bond in criminal cases that permit an individual to be released from jail pending their case there are allowable "factors" that the judge may review and consider in determining what the amount of the bond should be. The focus of the bond is to ensure...