First, it is important for Ohioans considering divorce to know that you do not have to place fault in order to end your marriage. Most people file for divorce on the grounds of incompatibility. Essentially, the marriage is no longer working, so it is time to end it....
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Top 4 mistakes that can derail the divorce process
Everybody makes mistakes from time to time. But with major life events like divorce, you cannot afford to be careless or short-sighted. A serious error can cost you, both financially and emotionally. Here are four of the biggest mistakes people in the Dublin area can...
Why are complaints of workplace race discrimination on the rise?
This year has been a lot of things. One of them is a reckoning on the extent of racial discrimination in the United States. Across the country, activists and protestors have taken to the streets to bring attention to matters like police shootings of black people,...
Child Custody Disputes Should Not Be Resolved By Sword Fights
When it comes to shared parenting, conflicts are bound to arise at some point. Dealing with them can be stressful, but there are ways to resolve these conflicts. Sword fighting is not one of them. However, that is exactly what one stressed-out father requested of the...
What are my workplace rights as an essential employee?
Coronavirus is changing how Americans work. Sadly, not every employee can do their job at home. And now, some face a dilemma: come to work despite shelter-in-place orders or get fired. This can place an undue burden on many workers in Ohio. And while the Families...
What is civil litigation?
Broadly speaking, most people interact with the mechanisms of law for the first time, and frequently only time, in the criminal law system. However, criminal law is only one part of the legal system. It’s very likely that most of the important decisions in your life,...
Misclassification: a costly error
Many businesses and industries in Ohio rely on contract labor to meet deadlines and control labor costs. However, relying on contract labor can lead to a relaxed line between full-time employees and contractors, which may lead to complicated employment law situations....
How long must parents pay child support?
One of the most contentious issues in any divorce is the issue of child support. Even if one spouse gets a majority of child custody time, the other parent still needs to provide regular funds to aid with the child's development. In 2018, for the first...
A severance agreement is different for a 40-plus employee
Let us say the company you have served as a member of upper management no longer requires your services. The severance agreement your employer offers must be tailored to your specific situation. There are special requirements in such agreements for departing employees...
What to do if you experience workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination is unlawful and uncomfortable whether it is over race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age, disability or religion. Discrimination can take many forms, including: Unequal pay Denial of compensation or benefits Unfair assignments of maternity...