Ethical Rules Prohibit Judges from Talking to One Party About a Case
Even in a city the size of Columbus, it is not uncommon to run into people you know in and around the courthouse. The clerk who takes your payment for your speeding ticket may have been someone you went to high school with, or you may see your child’s sports coach at his “day job” …
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Can I Withdraw My Plea in My Ohio Criminal Case?
Nearly everyone has had an experience of “buyer’s remorse” – believing that something was such a great deal only to bring it home and discover that what seemed to be a “must-have” item really wasn’t all that special. It is a feeling that even criminal defendants may experience after they have accepted a plea agreement …
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How Estate Planning May Prevent Elder Abuse in the State of Ohio
The headlines do not even begin to describe the full extent of America’s elder abuse problem. The National Council on Aging estimates that one out of 10 adults over the age of 60 have been the victim of some form of abuse. What is especially concerning is that the elderly are just as susceptible to …
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Does an Estate Plan Help My Family Settle My Affairs More Quickly in Ohio?
Under ideal circumstances, a decedent’s estate in Ohio should be settled within six months after the probate case is initially opened. This is, in fact, the quickest that a probate case can be settled. There are benefits to being able to wrap up a probate case quickly. For example, assets tend to lose value over …
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Temporary Orders in Ohio: What Are They and How to Change Them
Even when you and your partner are in agreement that your marriage or relationship is over, sorting out the details of how the two of you will go your separate ways can take some time. This is especially true if there are valuable or substantial assets to divide or children of the relationship for whom …
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Administrative License Suspensions in OVI Cases: What You Need to Know
A conviction for operating a vehicle impaired (OVI) will result in several harsh consequences for the defendant – even if this was his or her first conviction. Aside from mandatory jail sentences and fines, perhaps the most insidious consequence is the suspension or restriction of one’s driving privileges. To make matters worse, a person’s license …
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Five Things About Ohio Estate Planning You Should Know
Planning your estate does not have to be a difficult process, but it can be a learning experience for those who have not gone through the process before. There is no shortage of bad advice and misinformation floating about. This can cause some people to be confused about what estate planning actually is, the benefits …
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Tips for Dealing with Child Custody Disputes in Ohio
The issue of child custody tends to draw the highest emotions during divorce proceedings, and those emotions don’t stop when the divorce has been finalized. For years to come, former spouses will have to deal with disagreements about shared parenting. Sometimes, these disagreements reach a fever pitch, and parents do not know where to turn. …
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Why Don’t I Get My Inheritance Now?
It’s a common misconception (fed by television shows and other works of fiction) that when a person dies testate (that is, having previously written a valid will), that those individuals who are named as beneficiaries in the will can expect to receive their inheritance – the property given to them under the terms of the …