Ohio couples who wish to revisit their parenting plan may want to consider doing it through the courts. Each situation is unique, as is each family. Having some idea about when to modify a parenting plan may assist in deciding how to proceed. Under the Ohio divorce...

Even under ideal circumstances, raising children can be challenging. If you are trying to co-parent your kids in a post-divorce family, though, you are apt to face additional hurdles you must overcome. Creating a thoughtful parenting plan is an effective way to ensure...

Shoplifting is a crime in Ohio that comes with serious penalties, including jail time and fines. Those dealing with shoplifting charges may also face civil lawsuits from merchants. The criminal justice system charges shoplifters under Ohio’s general theft law because...

Estate planning is a smart move if you want to ensure your assets and finances are handled correctly after you die. Even if you do not plan to die anytime soon, you still need to get your Ohio estate in order because you never know what could happen. Planning for...

Shoplifting is a very common theft crime in Ohio. Many people who do it start when they are younger. It is a crime of opportunity and something done in the moment. It can be very easy to slip something in your purse or bag and walk out of the store without paying....

Many Ohio residents fall back on Medicaid when they get older or are struggling to make ends meet. Medicaid was created for low-income people as a public health insurance program. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, the program provides insurance to...

In very limited situations, the Ohio courts will award emergency custody of minor children. Emergency custody allows a parent to obtain full parental rights temporarily until the courts can schedule a full hearing. As its name implies, a temporary emergency custody...

A core factor in your divorce is what happens in terms of child custody. Absent any abuse or neglect, the judge will likely favor joint custody. If you and your spouse are going to co-parent during and after your divorce, it is helpful to establish a parenting plan....

Ohio mothers who have decided to create an estate plan have taken an important step in making sure their families are provided for in the future. But sometimes the unforeseen can still happen to delay or imperil your estate plans, such as the destruction of your...