Portage County Ohio Law Blog
Will you receive spousal support in your Ohio divorce?
One of the most challenging aspects of your divorce will be figuring out how to support yourself afterward. During your marriage, you may have depended on your spouse's income completely – or as a substantial supplement to yours. Without it, you will likely fear for...
Ohio’s drunk driving laws are strict
It may be tempting after a person in Northern Ohio gets arrested for drunk driving to just do they what they need to do to get the matter over with, including a quick guilty plea. Before taking this approach, though, Portage County residents, or those just passing...
Raid on Ohio house uncovers drugs and cash
On Aug. 4, both the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the TAG Drug Force entered a residence in Warren that was reportedly known for drug activity. So far, the authorities have not released information detailing how the house became associated with drug activity. Law...
Avoid making mistakes in divorce that could harm children
Many parents in Ohio who get divorced make mistakes that can have a lasting impact on their children. It is important for parents who want to divorce to take steps to minimize the harm that could be caused by their actions during and after their divorce. Children have...
Collecting extra Social Security payments via divorce benefits
Social Security benefits prove incredibly helpful to people who cease working after reaching their retirement years. Some people rely almost exclusively on Social Security deposits to survive, which can be financially challenging. Increasing the amount of rightfully...
What to do at a DUI checkpoint
New drivers in Ohio may want to learn how they should behave if they are pulled aside at a DUI checkpoint. DUI checkpoints are set up by police using road barricades, which forces drivers to pass by them. Each driver will then be inspected by an officer for signs of...
The impact of deepfakes on jury trials
People in Ohio who have served as jurors on criminal cases may be familiar with the “CSI effect,” which refers to jurors having a heightened expectation for forensic evidence based on what they are used to seeing on T.V. Now, some prosecutors fear that jurors will...
How to handle a divorce in a healthy manner
While a divorce can be a difficult event to go through, there are actions that individuals can take to make it easier to cope with. For instance, it may be a good idea to speak with a mental health professional who may be able to help a person process his or her...
What can a divorce do to a business?
Owning and running a business takes a lot of time, money, and effort to maintain. No matter how much a spouse put into a business, a divorce can jeopardize all of it. There are several outcomes that a company faces in a divorce, depending on the spouses involved....
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....
