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Recognize the Signs of Elder Abuse in Ohio Nursing Homes

When you seek out a long-term care facility for a parent or other elderly relative, your goal is to keep your loved one safe and healthy. Unfortunately, not every nursing home staff member lives up to his or her obligations....

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Three Things to Watch Out for When Signing a Business Contract

Whenever a person or business signs a contract they are creating a legally enforceable set of rights and obligations. Therefore, a business owner should always fully understand the terms of any contract he or she signs and the consequences of...

Marital Property Divided

How is Marital Property Divided in an Ohio Divorce?

One оf the most ѕignifiсаnt issues involved in getting a divоrсе is the matter of dividing the ѕроuѕеѕ’ ѕhаrеd marital рrореrtу. Sроuѕеѕ аrе соnѕidеrеd со-оwnеrѕ оf аѕѕеtѕ they acquire during their marriage, and when the marriage еndѕ, thеѕе “marital аѕѕеtѕ”...

Assault Offenses

Understanding Assault Offenses in Ohio

Introduction to understanding assault offenses in Ohio Most people have heard of ‘aѕѕаult and bаttеrу’ since they are ѕо frequently рrеѕеntеd together and referenced in popular legal television dramas. However, there are important nuances to this area of criminal law that...

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Your Legal Rights and a Warrantless Search of Your Vehicle

When Can the Police Search My Vehicle? Must I Consent? You are driving on Richmond Street in Painesville when the red and blue lights of a police vehicle begin to flash behind you. An officer approaches your vehicle, asks you...

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Statute of Limitations Applies to Ohiо Personal Injurу Lаwѕuit

You are driving along 9th Street in Cleveland, Ohio when a distracted driver crashes into your vehicle. As a result, you are seriously injured. Another consequence of this collision is a proverbial clock that begins to tick. That clock is...

Car accident in Ohio

What to do After a Car Accident in Ohio

Know what to do in the immediate aftermath of a car accident in Ohio. In 2016, there were over 300,000 car accidents throughout Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Of those car accidents, 77,000 led to injuries...

Medical Malpractice in Ohio

Medical Malpractice in Ohio

Ohio residents trust their doctors, nurses, and medical professionals with their health and livelihood. Unfortunately, these healthcare professionals do not always live up to the expectations of their patients. In some circumstances, the doctor may have committed medical malpractice under...

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The Immigration Debate in Ohio

In a year filled with news stories related to immigration, the story of Akron resident Leonor Garcia still managed to make national news. Bringing the immigration debate close to home. Garcia is a Mexican national who has lived without proper...

Pressure sores can mean inadequate care

Pressure sores can mean inadequate care

Originally published on Jun 21, 2016 The lack of movement and positioning are two major factors in the development of pressure sores. Pressure ulcers also referred to as pressure sores or decubitus ulcers, are often signs that long-term care institutions...

Reduce Risk of Falling in Seniors

Tai Chi Reduces Risk of Falling in Seniors

Reduce risk of falling in seniors – practicing Tai Chi can help. To reduce the risk of falling in seniors, a recent study found that practicing Tai Chi regularly can help immensely. Recently, researchers compared the effects of Tai Chi to...

Ohio's Nursing Homes Among Lowest Rated

Ohio’s Nursing Homes Among Lowest Rated

Originally published on Mar 22, 2017 Ohio’s nursing homes are among lowest rated in the U.S. for quality of care according to an article published by Brian Lee, a national authority on nursing home care, for the Cleveland Plain Dealer....

Tips for choosing a nursing home

Tips for Choosing a Nursing Home: A Critical Choice

Originally published on Mar 22, 2017 Choosing a nursing home for a loved one may be one of the toughest decisions you have to make. One of the hardest things for anyone to do is place a loved one in a...

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Ohio Nursing Homes Ranked Below National Averages

Originally published on May 15, 2017 Ohio Nursing Homes Below the National Average A new report by Miami University in Oxford, Ohio based upon statistics from 2013, shows the quality of care in Ohio nursing homes has been lower than...

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Ohio OVI/DUI Laws Expanded – Annie’s Law Passed

Originally published on Apr 25, 2017 Ohio OVI/DUI laws expanded the beginning April 2017. Drivers who are charged with operating a vehicle under the influence (OVI) in the state of Ohio face the possibility of increased penalties and future consequences...

OVI/DUI Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

OVI/DUI Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Originally published on: Feb 16, 2017 Below are some of the most OVI/DUI frequently asked questions and answers. What is an OVI? OVI stands for Operating a Vehicle While Impaired. It used to be called DUI- because the statute used to...

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Criminal Defendants’ Legal Rights

Originally published on Jan 23, 2017 What Legal Rights Does a Criminal Defendant Have? Choosing not to testify is an important Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment, but it certainly isn’t the only legal right to which criminal defendants are...

DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI

DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI: What Do They Mean?

Originally published on Jan 23, 2017 The acronyms DUI, DWI, OMVI, and OVI all refer to the same thing: operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The most commonly used terms are DUI, an acronym for Driving Under...

Voting With Criminal Conviction

Voting With a Criminal Conviction

Originally published on Sep 14, 2016 Voting with a criminal conviction Voting with a criminal conviction in a presidential election in Ohio is possible if the person meets the following requirements for eligibility: 18 years old U.S. Citizen 30 day resident of...

Sealing/Expunging Ohio Criminal Records

Sealing Your Criminal Record

Sealing Your Criminal Record To begin with, it’s important to realize that, in Ohio, the process of clearing one’s criminal record is referred to as Sealing Your Criminal Record. The term expungement is often used interchangeably but refers to the...

Credit Counseling for Bankruptcy

Credit Counseling for Bankruptcy

For many people, bankruptcy is the final resort after a severe struggle with debt. It’s not a decision people make lightly. Depending on whether you file for Chapter 7 (liquidation) or Chapter 13 (reorganization) bankruptcy, it can take months or...

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Rebuild Credit after Bankruptcy

Originally published on Jan 19, 2017 Yes! You can rebuild credit after bankruptcy! A Chapter 7 bankruptcy gives you the relief of a clean financial slate — but also the worry that you’ll never have decent credit again. You can rebuild credit after bankruptcy....

When Bankruptcy is the Best Option

When Bankruptcy is the Best Option

Originally Published on Feb 1, 2017 This is a great article on when bankruptcy is the best option, with a lot of great points but you never want to do anything without first discussing it with an attorney. If you borrow...

Bankruptcy Myths

Five Bankruptcy Myths Dispelled

Originally Published on Mar 7, 2017 Filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy isn’t pleasant or simple. It can be easy to get tangled up in the hoops you have to jump through for this debt relief option. To make the...

Save on Prescription Drugs Despite Bankruptcy

How to Save on Prescription Drugs Despite Bankruptcy

Originally Published on May 25, 2017 Save on Prescription Drugs – Information on Assistance Programs When you’re facing bankruptcy, one of the things you cannot do without is your prescription medication. Let’s explore resources and ways how to save on prescription drugs...

Child Custody Myths

Seven Child Custody Myths

When it comes to divorce, child custody issues are usually emotional and can sometimes become contentious. Unfortunately, parents often receive misinformation from well-meaning friends, co-workers, and relatives. There are many child custody myths, but here are seven common myths relating...

Ohio child custody laws

Ohio Child Custody Laws

In Ohio the issues of child custody laws – child custody and visitation are two of the most difficult issues in a divorce proceeding. While the parents appear to be the focus of a custody battle because they are the...

Common Problems in Shared Parenting Plans

When Your Child Refuses to Visit the Other Parent – What do You Do?

Originally Published on Apr 6, 2017 Common Problems in Shared Parenting Plans You spent a long time getting your shared parenting plans hammered out so that both you and your ex were satisfied with it. Or perhaps you had a protracted...

Pro-Se Divorce Clinic

The Pro-Se Divorce Clinic

Originally published on Jun 16, 2016 The Pro-Se Divorce Clinic serves those who may not otherwise be able to afford legal counsel. The Pro-Se Divorce Clinic model began in the fall of 2013 to address the huge gap between individuals who...

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Different Types of Class Actions

Originally published on Sep 30, 2016 To be able to fully identify a case, it’s best to understand the different types of class actions that exist in today’s world. Each and every one of us are also consumers in our...

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