Whether a divorce or a dissolution is the most beneficial method of marriage termination varies from case to case. One of the key differences between a divorce and a dissolution is whether the parties are able to agree and work together. In a dissolution the parties...
As if there was not enough on your plate while going through a divorce, your estate planning is one more thing to add to your “to-do” list. While it is most likely the last thing on your mind at the time, it is crucial to keep your estate in mind. Not keeping up with...
Each year U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives millions of immigration application and petition forms. In 2019, 7,636,073 applications were filed with USCIS and a total of 6,477,470 applications were approved. These applications range from...
Attorney Peter Christopher Kratcoski recently assisted in co-authoring the 6th Edition of the book titled Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Research, and the Juvenile Justice Process published by Springer. The text features interviews from various individuals who work in...
The New Year could be bringing changes to the eviction rules in Akron, Ohio. A report released by the Eviction Lab of Princeton University ranks the top evicting cities in the United States. Akron, Ohio ranks as having the highest eviction rates in Ohio and the 24th...
If you get sued, it is important that you take initiative right away. Being sued can be intimidating, and rightfully so as it is a serious matter. The first steps you make are crucial. A lawsuit begins by the Plaintiff(s) filing a complaint against the Defendant(s)....
As you grow older you become increasingly at risk to fall victim to fraud, scams, and financial abuse. Currently, adults over the age of 65 comprise a large percentage of the current U.S. population. While both young and old individuals are targeted by these scams,...
Before signing a contract it is important that you know what you are signing. A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. Contracts exist to confirm an agreement, ensuring that the parties will act and perform as agreed upon. A contract does...
When preparing to send your child to college the last thing you may think of is which legal documents you need. As you send your child off there are a lot of things you do to help them get ready. From figuring out financial aid to learning how to do laundry on their...
As a landlord you have the right to prohibit your tenants from having pets in the property by implementing a no pet policy. Landlords do not however, have the right to prohibit tenants from having properly registered animals in the property thanks to the Americans...