Every marriage is as unique as the couple in it -- but the reasons couples divorce are surprisingly similar. The circumstances may be unique, but the root issue is not. Understanding what leads to a divorce can help you possibly prevent one -- or, at least, help you...
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Should I file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If you are unable to meet your household bills, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy -- and you would not be alone. Many people have found it necessary to file for bankruptcy over this last year. Generally speaking, there are two basic bankruptcy options you...
How do you pass on a business to your heirs?
When you decide that your business needs to stay in your family, one option you need to think about is passing it on through your estate plan. Although you can pass on your family business before death, you may also determine that you want to stay in charge until the...
Real estate taxes have increased; Can an appeal to lower your new Ohio property valuation be won?
Home values have sharply increased this year due to the pandemic, leading to larger property tax bills. Butler County Treasurer, Nancy Nix, said after the March 18 deadline to collect the first half of property taxes the office collected $304.3 million, which is a...
What are your rights when injured by a driver who was texting?
Car crashes happen for all kinds of reasons, but mobile phones are major contributing factors to crashes. Drivers, some of whom are addicted to the constant sensory input from their phones, can have a hard time focusing on the road instead of on their incoming text...
Is your soon-to-be ex-spouse up to some dirty divorce tricks?
Some spouses sail through the divorce process so seamlessly one may wonder why they even are splitting up. But then there are relationships so toxic that the acrimonious divorces are punctuated by the dirtiest of tricks. You may think that your spouse would never sink...
What risks can business owners face?
If you are running a business, you are a target for lawsuits. They can come from a lot of different directions. Dissatisfied customers file actions for fraud, defects, breaches of contract, and malpractice. Even if you did nothing wrong, your brand will suffer when a...
What are the risks involved with a first OVI charge in Ohio?
Although most states call drunk driving driving under the influence (DUI), Ohio refers to it as operating a vehicle while impaired (OVI). Despite the difference in name, the charges are largely the same as DUI charges in other states. In Ohio, anyone who tests at a...
Do you pass the Chapter 7 bankruptcy means test?
Judges used to decide whether debtors qualified for debt relief by filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The court system implemented the means testing system in 2005. Now, all debtors wishing to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy must first pass a means test to qualify for a...
New safety features in cars are designed to prevent accidents
While modern vehicles have many features designed to keep people safe in the event of an accident -- seat belts and airbags, for instance -- automakers are increasingly dedicated to finding ways to prevent accidents from happening in the first place. This has become a...


