Divorce is stressful for families across Ohio and the nation. Unfortunately, the holidays often bring out deeper emotions of sadness for those sharing custody. On top of facing the normal stress involved in the breakup of a family, divorced parents and their children...
Medical errors are a leading cause of death
Preventable medical errors harm patients in Ohio every year. Over 40 percent of Americans feel that healthcare is a top political issue. However, neither Democrats nor Republicans have addressed preventable medical errors. The statistics regarding preventable medical...
Taxes, overspending and other financial mistakes in divorce
Knowing ahead of time about some of the common financial mistakes people make in divorce can help people in Ohio avoid those mistakes. For example, some people might sell assets to cover divorce bills without realizing that there will be taxes to pay as a result of...
Co-parenting through the holiday season
Co-parenting means compromise, and that is never more apparent than during the holidays. The season is packed with family, presents and days off school. They also contain lots of potential for arguments, schedule conflicts and general frustration. Here are a few tips...
Attending to the kids needs in a divorce makes all the difference
Divorce is rough on everyone involved. However, as emotionally draining as it can be for the couple, there often is the realization that it is the right thing to do, and a new beginning is can be a good thing. For the most part, kids want their parents to stay...
Getting an SBA loan
Loans that are backed by the United States Small Business Administration offer many features that entrepreneurs in Ohio may find very attractive. There are a wide selection of loan options, smaller down payments, competitive rates and terms, longer repayment periods...
What happens in a “gray divorce”
Ohio couples who are 50 and older may be more likely to go through what is known as a "gray divorce", the phenomenon of older adults ending their marriages. While divorce rates in this age group used to be much lower, since 1990, they have doubled. However,...
Angel investors may say yes when banks say no
Entrepreneurs in Ohio and around the country sometimes turn to angel investors after trying unsuccessfully to obtain funding from traditional lenders. Angel investors, like venture capitalists, tend to take a more liberal approach to risk assessment, but they...
The ways that cancer is diagnosed
Ohio residents may be curious as to what the usual ways are to diagnose cancer. It all begins with patients having a screening test done, and if the results of the test suggest cancer, the doctor must determine the cause for good. This involves asking patients about...
Identifying OB-GYN malpractice
An annual visit to an OB-GYN is common among women in the United States. Women should expect their doctor to have the training and knowledge to effectively care for a patient. There are unfortunately situations of OB-GYN malpractice, leaving some women in the hands of...