As a mother, the well-being of your children will always be among your top considerations. Not only do you want them to live a peaceful life, but you want them to have a prosperous and secure future. But with new stories of tragic illnesses and accidents happening...

Medicaid is a health insurance program for our nation's poorest adults and children that is funded by federal and state governments. In fact, one out of five Americans are covered by Medicaid. Today, many states are partnering with health players in the private market...

Children involved in divorce deserve the emotional and financial support of both parents. Ohio, like many other states in the nation, follows an income shares model for determining child support. This means that the court takes into account both parents income when...

Law enforcement departments in Ohio and throughout the country use roadside breath tests as a way to determine drivers’ blood alcohol levels. As you exhale into a tube connected to a hand-held device, the machine measures the amount of ethanol alcohol found in...

Although it can be unpleasant to think about how your family would manage if you or your spouse died, planning for this situation can protect your children and your assets in case the inevitable does occur. You can ensure that the family home and property will be...

Theft in Ohio is a serious matter. Sometimes, however, the punishment may not include jail time. Depending on the amount allegedly taken, a charge of theft may result in either a misdemeanor or a felony charge, according to Ohio's Laws and Rules. For cash or property...

The Ohio State Code suggests that a person can face serious consequences for an OVI, regardless of whether it is a first time offense. The penalties depend on the person’s BAC when arrested. For instance, anything that is below .17% is a low level OVI. For someone who...

As Christmas draws closer, many Ohio parents receive lengthy wishlists from their children. When money is tight, some parents may wonder how they will afford everything their kids want for Christmas. In some situations, a parent might turn to petty theft. However,...

There may come a time when your parent can no longer stay in his or her home alone and requires long-term care. If you have not planned for this move, it can be quite a shock when you see how much such care can cost in Ohio. Moving your parent into a nursing home or...

Divorced parents have certain financial obligations to their joint children in Ohio. Many orders have the non-custodial parent supply the child with medical insurance. Not all children receive the medical insurance coverage they should.  The Ohio Department of Job and...