Back injuries have an enormous impact on the body as a whole. Even a small injury can potentially take a person out of commission for a lengthy amount of time. In what physical ways do back injuries tend to manifest? What impacts do they have? First signs of physical...
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Landlords should be careful what they text to renters
Ohio law makes it illegal to evict or refuse to rent to a person because of race. An Ohio landlord is facing discrimination accusations due to text messages a tenant claims the landlord sent. When evicting tenants, landlords must ensure that any communication they...
Who should file for divorce first?
Generally, one spouse files a petition to the court to start the divorce process. This spouse is the petitioner, while the other is the respondent. When there is no reconciling a relationship, the spouse who should file for divorce first is the one who wants the...
Can a trust add value to your estate plan?
Hashing out a comprehensive and effective estate plan is achievable if you consider the totality of the situation. Asking yourself some simple questions can help you determine what tools will prove more effective, including trust accounts. Consider these questions and...
Discussing the value of your IP in an uncontested divorce
When you and your spouse come together in an understanding that your relationship is not working out, there is a lot to discuss. You both have put in months, years or even decades into a life together and it is important to come away satisfied with whatever property...
What should you do after an OVI arrest?
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences that affect your reputation, finances and career. For example, if convicted of OVI, you may need to pay a fine, spend time and jail and go without your driver’s license for an extended...
Why you should have a will regardless of your life stage
Most adults are familiar with the purpose of a will and estate plan, but some people fail to recognize when the time is right to establish one. Many people dismiss the idea as something they only need to worry about after retirement, but that is not the case. Here are...
How can you improve your coparenting relationship?
If you and your spouse have plans to divorce, you may have concerns about dividing your property, the future of your finances and other issues. And if you have children, you may worry about dividing your time with them between you and your ex. According to the Centers...
Who pays for damages in a multi-vehicle pileup?
Multi-car pileups can result in serious injuries and deaths. Accidents, such as the 50-vehicle crash, on the Ohio Turnpike, can also leave injured people wondering who will pay for their damages. Determining fault in a multi-car accident can be a complex process....
Dissolution of marriage is an alternative to divorce
While the ideal is to enter marriage with the goal of maintaining a lifelong union, the fact is emotions and people change. Relationships evolve, and sometimes, they break beyond the point of repair. When this happens with a marriage, the first option that crosses...