How does divorce affect your retirement accounts in Ohio?
During a divorce, it’s easy to focus on immediate concerns like child custody and splitting assets such as your home or vehicles. But it’s equally important to consider how divorce affects your retirement accounts. In Ohio, these accounts are marital property. This means they’re subject to division during divorce proceedings. Understanding this can help you […]
4 estate planning strategies for blended families
Blended families are becoming increasingly common today, with 16 percent of children in the United States living in a household with a stepparent, stepsiblings, or half-siblings. The inherent complexity of these families can make estate planning particularly challenging. Without proper planning, this entire ordeal can cause confusion, hurt feelings, or sometimes even be taken to […]
2 major roadblocks in parking lot injury lawsuits
Parking lots are often located in less busy areas, leaving them out of sight and sometimes resulting in poor maintenance. You might come across uneven pavement, poor lighting, slippery surfaces or debris in car parks. If you ever slip and fall because of the parking owner’s neglect, you may take legal action and pursue compensation […]
Who pays for your bar fight injuries?
Dim lighting, a refreshing alcoholic beverage and good company make bars a great place to let loose and unwind. However, alcohol can sometimes cloud judgment, leading individuals to make regrettable choices. Spotting a few rowdy patrons or others dozing after one too many drinks is typical. But what happens when those poor decisions escalate into […]
When does a vehicle impoundment for OVI happen in Ohio?
If you’re facing charges for operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) in Ohio, it’s important to understand the consequences that await you. Like any criminal offense, a conviction for OVI will lead to fines and possibly even jail time. There are administrative penalties, such as the suspension of your driver’s license, that you may have […]
What types of events can cause a traumatic brain injury?
An accident can change the course of your life. In the moment it takes an accident to occur, you may receive injuries that permanently alter what you can and cannot do, how you earn a living and the ways that you enjoy your life. This is particularly true if you suffered a brain injury in […]
How does a gray divorce impact an estate plan?
It is no secret that a divorce will result in changes to various areas of your life. As you consider the terms you want to pursue in your divorce order and how you can create a strategy that will allow you to look to your future with confidence, you will benefit from not overlooking your […]
Protecting the future of your business with an estate plan
There are few things as emotionally challenging as considering what will happen after you pass away. While it can be difficult to consider your own mortality, it is beneficial to think about laying a foundation that will allow you to look to your future with confidence. This is particularly true for business owners. If you […]
What is dental medical malpractice and its effects on patients?
When you go to the dentist, you assume that the care you will be receiving meets a certain standard. You believe that your dentist has received the right training to provide care, whether that is a basic cleaning, diagnosis of problems and providing the appropriate treatment to address any dental issues. It can be devastating […]
The impact an OVI can have on your future
If you have ever seen the flashing lights of a law enforcement vehicle in your rearview mirror, you understand the fear and uncertainty that can come with a traffic stop. If police initiated this traffic stop due to suspicion of intoxicated driving, they may ask you to submit to field sobriety tests and possibly a […]