In addition to the usual trappings of a regular public library, a law library offers services to its members such as free internet, heavy law books for the technological hold-outs, and meeting rooms. The Dayton Law Library, located on the 5th Floor of the Dayton-Montgomery County Courthouse, 41 North Perry Street, Dayton, Ohio, (just beyond
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HOW TO NAIL YOUR MEETING WITH A NEW LAWYER
Clients often hire the wrong lawyer. One of the big reasons clients hire the wrong lawyer is because they find a list of stock questions to ask during their first appointment and insist on limiting the first appointment to their script. They base what can be a critical decision on stock information, hire a lawyer
Continue readingA SMALL VICTORY FOR DEPLOYED PARENTS
A recent court ruling is a legal victory for military fathers. The case involved a deployed sailor who was subject to contempt of court over his daughter’s custody. Systems Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class (SS) Matthew Hindes obtained legal and physical custody of his four-year-old daughter after the child’s mother abused her. The mother filed for custody upon
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FAMILY LAW 101 INFOGRAPHIC
I have spent significant time recently learning about design, social media, and other aspects of on-line marketing. Here is my first infographic. Please review, share and comment. I love to design!
Continue readingTECHNICALITIES IN OHIO CHILD CUSTODY CASES
The case of Corey v. Corey, 2014-Ohio-3258 (2nd Dist. Greene County), is the type of legal decision guaranteed to confuse and even anger the general public. The case involved a change of custody from mom to dad and the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem – commonly shortened to “GAL” – to recommend what arrangement would further the
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YOU’RE NOT ALONE – FACING THE AFTERMATH OF DIVORCE INFOGRAPHIC
Few people approach marriage lightly; if they do, they are fools and won’t be reading this. The end of a marriage can be as traumatic as a death and the divorce or dissolution can affect the family for generations. The stakes are high with marriage and divorce. Despair is an issue faced by almost all
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FORGOTTEN DIVORCE LAWS IN OHIO
Plenty of people get divorced, change their child support, and fight over custody. Other people aren’t quite so lucky & encounter situations where they must pursue legal actions that are uncommon. Here are what I call the misfits of domestic relations law. SUGGESTION OF DEATH When the unthinkable happens & a parent dies, nothing changes
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