The Fourth of July is a big holiday for parties all over the nation. Your celebration can turn into a legal nightmare if you’re charged with operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI) on the way home. You can anticipate an increased police presence on the road during...
Springboro Ohio Law Blog
3 ways that couples can arrange for an Ohio dissolution
The end of a marriage in Ohio does not automatically need to result in a contentious divorce. Ohio also allows for the much simpler and less stressful option of dissolution. Dissolution involves pursuing an uncontested divorce in which spouses have already established...
3 financial signs your spouse is preparing for divorce
When your marriage has been rocky for a while, you may find yourself looking for signs that your spouse may have one foot out the door already. While things like a spouse’s increased physical and emotional distance, changes in their appearance and behavior, changes in...
When can the police search your vehicle?
Hearing the siren and seeing the flashing lights in your rearview mirror is already an anxiety-inducing experience. It becomes even more so if the police officer asks to search your vehicle. Your first inclination may be to be helpful and cooperative. However, you...
What should you know about brain injuries from car crashes?
The aftermath of a car crash can be hard to cope with. While you’re trying to deal with things like finding out about the damage to your vehicle, you may also have symptoms of an injury. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the possible injuries that can occur...
3 tips to ease transition days for children
One of the hardest changes for children to handle when their parents are divorcing is learning how to live in two homes. For some, the transition day is filled with stress and conflicting emotions. As a parent, it’s up to you to try to find ways to help your children...
Can you modify child custody orders in Ohio?
Judges allocate parental rights and responsibilities to serve a child’s best interests during litigated divorce proceedings. However, these orders are not permanent. Circumstances may change, necessitating the modification of an existing parenting plan. If you have a...
What happens after police officers conduct an unlawful search?
Police officers help to enforce the law by responding to calls for help and intervening when they notice what seems to be illegal behavior. Oftentimes, investigations into potential criminal activity require that police officers conduct searches of private property....
3 tips for vacationing with children after your divorce
Divorce impacts just about every aspect of your life. One thing that some people may not realize is impacted is their vacation time. There are a few considerations to think about that you may not have had to deal with before. Because the vacations you take with the...
Can you be denied custody as a recovering addict?
Divorce proceedings can be complex and emotionally taxing, especially when children are involved. Among the many issues that need to be addressed, child custody often stands out as one of the most sensitive and consequential matters. When one or both parents have a...