Springboro Ohio Law Blog
Women initiate more divorces than men
Weddings are aggressively marketed towards women and girls from the time they start playing with dolls. So it’s no surprise that women are usually the driving force behind weddings. What many people in Ohio may find surprising, though, is that women are usually the...
How physical custody is decided
When Ohio parents cannot agree on the custody arrangement, the case will go in front of a judge for a hearing. The judge will need to decide which parent will be awarded primary physical custody. Here is what the court will consider in making this decision. The...
The reasons why drug charges may be dropped
Tens of thousands of Ohio residents are charged with drug offenses each year, but not all of them are prosecuted. Narcotics cases are, sometimes, dropped because police officers or prosecutors realized that mistakes were made and the individual taken into custody was...
Don’t forget the QDRO
An Ohio judge may award you a portion of the money inside of your spouse's 401(k) or other retirement account. In some cases, you may be entitled to a portion of a spouse's pension plan in a final divorce settlement. However, a qualified retirement plan or pension...
Distracted driving increases risk for accidents
Texting or talking on a cellphone has been consistently linked with increased risk for accidents, according to multiple research studies. Texting and cellphone use are only two examples of distracted driving. Any activity that might divert a driver’s attention is...
Activists cite racial disparity as cause of unequal justice
Residents of Springboro and other areas of Ohio might be interested in learning about the racial disparity that exists in the courts as cited by activists. With most prosecutors and judges being white, people of color are being negatively impacted in outcomes within...
DEA agents allegedly find cocaine in Ohio used car dealership
Federal prosecutors in Ohio have charged two men with distributing significant quantities of cocaine out of a used car dealership in Montgomery County. The 41-year-old and 40-0year-old Dayton residents have been charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled...
Driver safety systems can reduce accidents
More Ohio drivers are purchasing cars with vehicle safety systems. There are different metrics in judging whether these systems make the driving experience safer. Nearly all experts agree that these safety systems have contributed to a reduction in car accidents to an...
Why a prenuptial agreement might be worth pursuing
While no one plans on getting a divorce, having a prenuptial agreement can prepare Ohio residents for life after marriage. One of the best reasons to have a prenuptial agreement is that it can expedite the process of officially dissolving a marriage. This is because...
Personal injury, death a problem with teen drivers in the summer
The roads of Ohio can be dangerous, especially for teens. The summer is particularly treacherous as more people are on the road. With teens out of school, there is a bigger chance that they'll get into serious auto accidents. The time from Memorial Day to Labor Day is...
