Marriage is founded upon trust and this trust extends to various aspects of life. A breach of this trust can lead to irreconcilable differences between couples. One area that can result in a lot of tension is money. How can you tell if your spouse has been dishonest...
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Who keeps your major assets in an Ohio divorce?
When thinking about marriage, love and the idea of being with someone else all the time may make your decision a more emotional one than a rational one. All too often, people approach divorce in the same way. They become emotional instead of being strategic and...
Reasons your personal injury claim may be denied in Ohio
If you are injured in an accident that is not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for the resulting damages (economic and non-economic). To pursue these damages, you need to file a personal injury lawsuit as outlined in Ohio negligence law. However, not...
Creating a workable co-parenting relationship
The decision to leave your child’s other parent can be a difficult one. Some people think they should remain a couple for the sake of the children, but this is hardly ever a good idea because the constant tension and strife can cause the child to feel stressed. If you...
Can you refuse a breath test during a drunk driving stop?
The average person doesn't understand their rights well enough to be their own advocate in court or while dealing with the police. People might not understand the federal and Ohio rules that protect them or that limit their rights. For example, many people know that...
Why would you waive an inspection contingency?
If you’re buying a new home, you probably want to have a home inspection done. You need to make sure that the home is in good condition and that it will pass the inspection, both so that you know it is safe and so that you know it’s a good investment. But there are...
Legal Disputes in Construction Projects
Disputes during a construction process are quite common. From insufficient agreements at the beginning of a project to inadequate performance disputes after its completion, construction litigation is often high risk. A few examples of common legal disputes that arise...
2022 Review: Cases Closed So Far
It has been a busy year so far for the attorneys at Hurley Law. We have closed a few hundred client matters already! Here are some of the types of cases we have handled for our clients in recent months: Real Estate Obtained exemption from real estate taxes for...
What causes bankruptcy?
With a wide lens, it's clear that issues between assets and liabilities cause bankruptcy. Someone takes out debt that they can't pay back, for instance. They have more debt than they have assets or earnings, so they have to use bankruptcy to get out of it. But this is...
Hurt in an accident? It’s time to update your estate plan
Any time a major event happens in your life, you need to update your estate plan to reflect those changes. For example, in the past you may have set up a health care power of attorney with someone you trust, but after seeing how they reacted to a serious injury you...