Child custody disputes in Ohio and throughout our country are typically decided by what the court deems to be the best interests of the child. Of course, people do not always agree as to what is the best situation for a child, and the courts are left trying to decide...
Divorce is often a nasty business, but when it comes to the division of assets, stress levels can multiply. For some reason, when couples involved in a divorce face the division of money and belongings, things become more heated. Couples in Ohio who are facing the...
Spousal support and parties' attempts at modifying it are often the cause of much contention in high asset divorce cases here in Ohio and across the country. Take the case of Frank McCourt, owner (at least for now) of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He and his wife are in...
It is very common for celebrity divorce to capture the attention of the media - and today another story has hit the radar. Rockstar Peter Frampton has now filed for divorce from his wife, Tina, after 15 years of marriage. Frampton currently resides in Indian Hills,...
Obviously, this is not the best way to respond to someone's announcement that they are pregnant-whether they are your employee or just a friend. But, when you are the employer, it can lead to a little more than just hurt feelings. For example, a lawsuit. In Majer v....
A child should be able to feel safe and secure when he or she is with the members of their family. Unfortunately, many times when a child is abducted, it's by a member of their own family. That is what happened to a little boy from Ohio, who is just 15 months old, and...
Loria Moore v. Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (Franklin App. March 31, 2011), 2011-Ohio-1607: Moore worked as a correctional officer for Ohio Department Corrections. On January 9, 2007, she was discharged. On January 11, 2007, she filed a discrimination...
You have to give them an 'A for Effort'. Butler County, Ohio's Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) is not letting deadbeat parents off the hook. The CSEA is serious about child support obligations being met, and the agency's officers execute their duties with...
Emotions can run high when couples decide to separate. Trying to keep a cool head and working with your representation to try and achieve your goals is really the best course of action, but that does not happen in every instance. An Ohio man, for example, fell victim...
Dennis Breen v. Infiltrator Systems (6th Cir. March 24, 2011), Case No. 10-5013: With the new regulations to the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability discrimination claims are increasing. In a recent ADA case, the 6th Circuit reviewed a Plaintiff's claim...