In certain circumstances, grandparents do have legal rights in Ohio to custody or grandparent visitation.A grandparent may file a complaint or petition for custody in certain circumstances and the Court will grant the petition if it can be proven that both parents are...

Month: November 2017
Drinking (Underage) With Parents: To Do, Or Not To do
Homecoming, Parents' Weekend, and various fraternity & sorority events are a prime opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their college student in the student's natural environment. This sometimes includes parent-student underage drinking. Two...
Celebrating The Holidays During Divorce
When going through a divorce, the holidays are oftentimes difficult. Here are a few tips to make things go more smoothly.It is important to start planning for the holidays ahead of time. Look at your court orders to determine if there is a schedule in place. When you...
Close, But No Cigar (Or Alcohol)
If I'm not holding it, can I still get in trouble for it? Quick Answer: Yes. Under the legal doctrine of constructive possession "when a person knowingly exercise[s] dominion and control over an object, even though the object may not be within the person's immediate...
What Happens When Both Drivers Are At Fault For A Car Crash?
Ohio's Comparative Fault LawUnder Ohio law, what happens when a person injured in a car crash is also at fault partially for that crash? Can the partially at fault injured person recover money from the other driver for his or her injuries? Like most good...