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...

Every year sees a flurry of people move both into Ohio, away from the state and within its boundaries. Relocations are often motivated by people wanting to experience life in new areas (indeed, according to information shared by Move.org, of the number of Americans...

Parenting in a post-divorce family often presents some unique challenges. Still, as long as you focus on the best interests of your kids, you are likely to do a perfectly fine job. When drafting a shared-parenting agreement, you and your former partner enjoy some...

Typically, the process of getting a divorce can be tough for numerous reasons, from the financial consequences of ending a marriage to the emotional toll of splitting up with a spouse. These difficulties can be especially challenging for those who have kids, and there...