Tax time is quickly approaching and if you are going through a divorce, you may have some questions about how to file your taxes.One of the first questions people ask is how to file. Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, if you are still married on December 31st, you...
Month: January 2017
The Difference Between Divorce, Dissolution, and Collaborative Law
Our divorce and collaborative law attorneys are commonly asked what the difference is between a divorce and dissolution. They are also frequently asked about collaborative law.Ohio statutes provide two processes for terminating a marriage, divorce and dissolution....
Department of Labor makes major changes to overtime laws for home healthcare workers
In 1975, Congress exempted home healthcare workers providing companionship services from the overtime protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act. What that meant was that home healthcare companies were only required to pay straight time for hours worked in excess of...
Mandatory sentences for drunk driving are changing
Annie's Law will increase mandatory sentences for drunk driving related offenses in Ohio; changes will become effective April 6, 2017. Sentencing requirements for Ohio OVI convictions will be drastically different after April 6, 2017, which is the date Annie's...
Ohio’s new red light law
A new law in Ohio allows drivers to go through red lights in certain circumstances when the light is not functioning properly. The legislature expanded Revised Code § 4511.132, which addressed operating a vehicle at an intersection with a malfunctioning traffic...
What is the difference between a warrant and a summons?
Both a warrant and summons serve the same purpose - to get a person charged with a criminal or traffic offense to court. But while a warrant and summons serve the same purpose, the practical effect on the person charged can be significant.A summons is a written order,...
What Constitutes an Unlawful Search and Seizure?
If you have been stopped by the police while on the street or if you have a run-in with law enforcement on your private property, it is vital to know your rights. While the police have the authority and a responsibility to uphold the law, there are strict legal limits...
Update: Ohio Supreme Court weighs in on the weight of cocaine
In an update to a previous blog post, the Ohio Supreme Court has decided a case that has drastic implications for how the weight of drugs, and specifically cocaine, is determined. In State v. Gonzales, the Court held that the State must prove the weight of the actual...