Can I Go To Jail For Defaulting On A Payday Loan?
Some payday lenders threaten to call the police if the check bounces, prompting one to ask, “can I go to jail for... Read More
What Is A Municipal Court In Ohio?
Ohio has over 100 municipal courts, including some of our local courts: Wadsworth Municipal Court, Medina Municipal Court, Wayne County Municipal Court,... Read More
Ohio Outlaws Debtors’ Prison
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered Ohio courts to stop reviving debtors’ prison. In other words, Ohio outlaws debtors’ prison. In February... Read More
Minimum Amount Of Child Support
Is there a minimum amount of child support that a court must order? Yes, there is. Courts usually order guideline support, which... Read More
Courts Impute Income For Child Support
Courts impute income for child support. This means that the court will determine that you should make a certain amount of income... Read More
Medicaid Eligibility For Long-Term Care In Ohio
How does one determine Medicaid eligibility for long-term care in Ohio? First, we should differentiate Medicaid from Medicare. Medicare is insurance. Medicaid... Read More
What Do You Do When Pulled Over By The Police?
What do you do when pulled over by the police? This really depends on the situation, but there are some tips that... Read More
What Do Those Words In My Child Support Order Mean?
There are a lot of technical terms in a child support order that can lead a parent to ask, “What do those... Read More
What Factors Does A Court Use To Decide Child Custody?
What factors does a court use to decide child custody and parenting time? The following from Ohio Revised Code 3109.051 (R.C. 3109.051) sets... Read More
Regaining Custody Of Your Children
The United States Supreme Court and the Ohio Supreme Court have repeatedly said that the “right of parents to raise their children... Read More