Citizens And Noncitizens Alike
When juvenile offenders are given jail time, people will sometimes act as if this is a deterrent against them from committing more crimes in the future. They will say that this young person needs to learn that lesson now so that they don’t re-offend and they can turn...
If you experience a serious injury in a motor vehicle accident or another situation, it can impact your life in several ways. In fact, there are situations where accidents caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness can be life-changing. According to Ohio...
You and your ex recently divorced. The courts put in place a custody order that they felt met the best interests of the child. You agreed with this but your ex seems to have some issues. They stuck to it at first but you’ve recently been denied visitation. Is your...
When couples have marital issues, they often seek out therapy. Therapy can help rebuild marriage and rekindle a relationship, but often it only lasts so long – usually, until new problems arise or old problems return. When this happens, people often seek out a more...
In some ways, Ohio has more liberal rules regarding marijuana than many other states that have yet to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use. For decades, there has been a decriminalization measure in place, and some of the municipalities around the states have...
It is no secret that divorce can take a heavy toll on children. If you share a child with your soon-to-be ex, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is the kid’s living arrangements going forward. Ideally, family courts encourage parents to make...
People's attitudes about drug use have changed significantly in recent years. Behaviors that were once taboo have become far more commonplace. However, the possession and use of many substances remain illegal in Ohio. Police officers, prosecutors and judges actively...
Children whose parents have divorced need to be able to spend time with both parents. The parenting time schedule sets times for the children to be with each parent. It’s critical that both parents consider a few points as they’re working out this schedule. ...
Maybe you’ve seen films where a psychopathic hitchhiker grabs the wheel, causing the driver to crash. That’s probably not going to happen to you. Yet a passenger in your or another vehicle could cause you to crash without ever touching the wheel. Let’s start with the...
But my name is on my child’s birth certificate, so what? Ohio – Paternity vs. Custody But my name is on my child’s birth certificate, what do you mean I have no rights to see my kid????? This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at Rodriguez & Porter, Ltd. When asked this question, I first…