One thing that people sometimes say about personal bankruptcy is that it follows you around for years. It's true that getting credit might be difficult (though not impossible) for a while. But not for the rest of your life. Depending on how you use Chapter 7 or...
All states have taken steps to combat impaired driving, but Ohio takes potential penalties to a higher level. While all states impose significant fines and mandatory jail time for multiple offenders, Ohio actually enables local law enforcement to confiscate the...
If you are an adult and you live in Ohio, you probably need an estate plan. An estate plan determines what will happen to your belongings, but it can also help make plans for you in case you become incapacitated. Some people may think they are too young to have an...
As people age, they may start thinking more about their mortality. Elderly persons might worry about their families and take steps in the direction of estate planning. Ohio estate planning could occur at any age and regardless of net worth, but older persons might...
If you're starting your own business in Ohio, then you understand just how daunting the process can be even before it starts. This is why it is so important to make sure that you take your time understanding each and every part of it. One of the first and perhaps the...
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often referred to as “liquidation bankruptcy.” If you meet the income limit, all of your qualifying debts can be wiped away. However, not all debts qualify for bankruptcy discharge. Chapter 13 is often called the “wage earner’s bankruptcy.” The...
The legal elderly guardianship relationship is created when an Ohio court appoints someone to care for an older person who can no longer care for themselves. The older person is known as the ward. Why would a person require a guardian? Sometimes, an older person...
Many people who consider filing for bankruptcy in Ohio have been led to believe that it can have a negative impact on their present and future employment prospects. However, there is some new research that may alleviate some of these concerns. Specifically, this study...
Roderick Linton Belfance LLP would like to welcome attorney Lindsay Molnar to the firm. Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law.
Roderick Linton Belfance LLP would like to welcome past Akron Bar Association President Terry Ufholz to the firm. Terry is a graduate of the University of Akron School of Law. His areas of practice include Family Law; Probate Law/Estate Planning; Business Law; and...
