If you get pulled over by the police, the officer is going to come up and talk to you on the side of the road. This interaction is when they gather information from you and get a sense of the situation. For instance, if the officer suspects that you were driving under...
Springboro Ohio Law Blog
Who keeps the family dog when spouses divorce?
Divorce forces people to make a lot of difficult choices. One spouse usually has to leave the marital home if they bought a house together. Parents have to decide how to divide time with their children. Those who have pets may also need to make difficult decisions...
Do you have to return that ring?
During the course of your relationship, your spouse gives you a ring. Perhaps this is an engagement ring signifying that the two of you will be married in the future. They spent thousands of dollars on it, meaning that it instantly becomes one of the most expensive...
Do you and your ex need to agree on custody decisions?
When it comes to physical custody after a divorce, things may be as simple as following the custody arrangement set by the court. For instance, you and your ex might share physical custody, exchanging your children every other week. As long as both of you stick to the...
Head injuries can impact your quality of life
Head injuries are frequently seen in road traffic collisions. Some injuries are minor but serious accidents can result in Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs). Not only are TBIs painful, but they can have long-term impacts. It’s important to incorporate the impact your...
Police may be able to enter your home in an emergency
Most of the time, police officers are not able to enter your home except under specific circumstances. The first thing they’ll look for is consent. An officer who wants to look around or even have a conversation with you may simply knock on your door and ask for...
Who keeps the retirement savings when couples divorce?
It typically takes decades to accumulate sufficient savings to retire comfortably. Some spouses accrue pension benefits with their employers. Others may set money aside in tax-deferred retirement accounts, like 401(k)s. Still others might use Roth IRAs or similar...
3 tips for sharing a house while divorcing
Once you and your spouse have decided it’s time to divorce, you need to be prepared for a rocky few months. Divorce is not instantaneous and you must carry on dealing with each other while the divorce progresses, which may not be easy. A range of emotions could...
What are the legal risks of mergers and acquisitions?
Springboro's business scene is booming, and more local companies are eyeing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to level up. It's an exciting prospect, but let's face it - the legal side can be a real headache. If you're a business owner in town thinking about M&A,...
How an Ohio Supreme Court ruling could affect support orders
When a judge is determining whether someone needs to pay support (child and/or spousal) and, if so, how much, they don’t just consider actual income. They look at how much they should be able to earn. That’s referred to as earning potential or sometimes “imputed...