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Breakups are hard – especially if you were in a serious and/or long-term relationship and the breakup wasn’t your idea. It’s understandable to feel angry and maybe even “get back” at the other person. Unfortunately, an all-too-easy way to do that is to go through your...
You had a couple of drinks with dinner or while out with friends, but you certainly weren’t drunk – and you definitely weren’t over the limit. When you were stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, you thought that blowing into the breathalyzer device would quickly...
Both criminal and civil charges may arise after a drunk driving crash. Understanding the distinction between these two types of legal actions is critical. Criminal and civil charges, while addressing the same incident, are distinctly different. Criminal charges are...
Those who have been accused of criminal offenses generally have two options. They can plead guilty to the charges brought against them by the prosecutor or they can seek to seek legal guidance and defend against the charges they’re facing. Although everyone accused of...
When establishing a trust, it’s crucial to select the right trustee for the job. A trustee is someone who handles and distributes assets as well as files any taxes for the trust. Some grantors choose to hire a professional trustee, while others opt to enlist a family...
The police have the right to pull drivers over if there’s enough reasonable suspicion. During the traffic stop, the police may ask the driver to do field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests intend to help the police judge whether a driver is drunk. Three tests are...
Godparents have been primarily associated with the Catholic faith. Their purpose, in part, is to be a spiritual advisor as the child gets older and to ensure that the child is raised in that faith if anything were to happen to their parents. Whether you choose a...
If you’re writing a will, it’s very important for it to be well established that it actually aligns with your intentions. No one is forcing you into creating the document in a certain way or trying to influence your decisions – known legally as undue influence. You...
Effective April 7, 2023, the Ohio Adoption Grant Program gives adoptive parents the opportunity to apply for a one-time payment. Ohioans who adopt can apply for a $10,000 one-time payment. Those who adopt a child they’ve been fostering can apply for a $15,000 one-time...
We are excited and honored to announce that Judge Travis Fliehman selected Waite, Tomb & Eberly, LLP as the law firm to take over his law practice as he begins his role as Darke County Judge. We are very grateful that both of the Fliehman legal assistants, Deborah...