Portage County Ohio Law Blog
Dealing with divorce while maintaining productivity at work
When the reality of a divorce initially confronts couples in Ohio, the stress may be hard to handle. Divorce can be a result of neglecting small details or from larger problems. Even though individuals might have heard similar experiences, they are never ready for it....
Ideas for creative child custody scheduling
Parents in Ohio who are going through a divorce may need to decide on a child custody plan. Many parents and courts agree that the best approach is a 50/50 schedule. However, while parents may first assume that this will mean the child alternates weekly with each...
Potential penalties for identity theft in Ohio
Identity theft occurs when a party uses another person's identifying information to open accounts in the victim's name. For instance, a perpetrator may take out a mortgage for a property in Ohio using information obtained digging through a trash can or by installing...
How to keep your children out of co-parent conflicts
Although you and your ex-spouse get along for the sake of your children, sometimes you disagree with one another when it comes to matters related to co-parenting duties. Your kids have seen some of these tiffs unfold, but you’d like to prevent that in the future. As...
Child Custody Issues
In Ohio and across the US, courts allow non-custodial parents the right to visit with their child or children on a regular basis. There are times, however, when it's not safe or realistic for the custodial parent to follow these court visitation orders. Examples of...
An overview of a person’s Miranda rights
Individuals in Ohio and throughout the country have a number of rights that must be respected if they are taken into custody. For example, an individual must have the right to remain silent, and an individual must be told that anything he or she says to a police...
Special Ohio plates after an OWI could be just the start
Drinking and driving is a serious charge in Ohio. The state might warm up by issuing party plates, but the specialized badge is the start of anything but a good time. The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles handed out 3,538 special plates for those convicted of Operating...
Who is liable for student loan debt in a divorce?
When a couple in Ohio gets a divorce, their marital assets are subject to equitable distribution. This means that, if a judge has to make an order as to how the couple should divide their property, the judge will do so in the way he or she thinks is most fair, rather...
A valid drunk driving stop may require reasonable suspicion
In Ohio, drivers who are stopped by law enforcement and are investigated for driving under the influence will have concerns. In Ohio, the term under the law is operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI). After an arrest, dealing with the situation can be...
Life insurance may be an important divorce matter
When people in Ohio decide to divorce, life insurance may be the last thing on their minds. People may think about property division, child custody and other immediate issues, but insurance policies can be particularly important in finalizing a divorce settlement. An...