Central Ohio General Practice Law Blog
Spousal support isn’t a penalty, it’s a necessary evil
Spousal support is an essential part of many people's divorces. Without this support, there is a probability that many ex-spouses would struggle to make ends meet or would not have what they need financially to help them go back to school or look for a job. Spousal...
Understand your needs after amputation: Phantom pain
An amputation is one of the worst injuries a person can go through. It may be sudden due to an impact or a laceration, or it could be necessary as a result of infection. Amputations change your life forever. While there are ways to adjust to an amputation, like using...
The “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers
Many parents with teenage drivers are concerned about their children’s safety. After all, motorized vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. As summer approaches, it is good to be reminded that the period between...
Get an attorney on your side when you open a new business
If you're running a business, one of the first things you should do is identify which attorney you want to work with. It's a fact that the business world is litigious, and having an attorney on your side is essential. Having an attorney who knows your business and...
Death taxes: What you need to know about taxation
Death taxes seem ominous, and in a way, they are. They're taxes imposed by the government against someone's estate once they pass away. These taxes are levied against the beneficiary who receives the decedent's property. The estate may also be taxed directly prior to...
Spring brings cycling crashes: 3 tips to stay safe
Spring is here, and summer's coming soon, so it's not surprising that people are starting to head back out on their bicycles. Ohio's weather can be unpredictable, so on warm, sunny days, it's common to see an unusual number of people on or around the roads during the...
How can communication make your divorce easier on your children?
Divorce is hard on everyone involved. You and your spouse have to change nearly every aspect of your lives as you separate. But your children will go through many changes as well—so you should consider how you can help them cope. Even though it might be hard to...
Work with your attorney to set up your first business
Forming a limited liability corporation (LLC) is easy if you have the right information. It is not always easy to get your business off the ground, but it sets you up for success if you start out as the right kind of business. One of the first steps to protecting...
Bias or fairness? Custody in court can be complex
A father does not have fewer rights than a mother just by virtue of being male. It's something that fathers must remember to protect themselves. Biases in court are not only unfair but also illegal. It is not true that women are more likely to have custody of their...
How can you tell if you have neuropathy?
When nerves are damaged, a person may develop peripheral neuropathy. This simply means that the nerves that carry information to and from the brain are damaged and unable to carry the signals correctly. Single nerves that are damaged or groups of nerves that suffer...
