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Teacher, Trooper, or State Worker Getting Divorced? Your Pension Doesn’t Split Like a 401(k)
Public pensions don’t divide like 401(k)s. Here is how Ohio’s DOPO process works, how West Virginia’s public plans handle divorce, and why the 2025 Social Security change matters.
Shut Out Before the Holidays? What Grandparents Can Do in Ohio and West Virginia
Ohio doesn’t give grandparents an automatic right to visitation, but it opens three specific doors. Here is how grandparent visitation works in Ohio and West Virginia, and what to do before the holidays.
Dating Before Your Divorce Is Final: What It Can Cost You in West Virginia and Ohio
You’re legally married until the decree is signed. Here is how a new relationship can affect alimony, property division, and custody in West Virginia and Ohio, and how to protect your case.
West Virginia Leads the Nation in Deer Crashes Again. When Is Someone Else Liable?
West Virginia ranks first in the nation for deer crashes again. Most are single-car comprehensive claims, but when another driver swerves, tailgates, or speeds, you may have an injury claim.
Hurt at Work, Then Fired? Ohio Gives You 90 Days to Act. West Virginia Works Differently
Ohio gives injured workers fired for pursuing workers’ comp just 90 days to give written notice. Here is how retaliation claims work in Ohio and West Virginia, and what to do this week.
We Have 50/50 Custody. Why Am I Still Paying Child Support in West Virginia?
Equal custody usually doesn’t end child support in West Virginia. Here is how Worksheet B and the 127-night rule work, with a simple example and an Ohio comparison.
How Long Does Alimony Last in West Virginia? And Why Ohio Answers Differently
There is no one-year-for-every-three rule in West Virginia or Ohio law. Here is how long spousal support really lasts in each state and how to shape it before you sign.
The Trump Account Nobody Mentions in Divorce Mediation
Trump Accounts belong to the child, but only one parent controls them. Here is what West Virginia and Ohio parents should put in a divorce agreement or parenting plan.
Unmarried Dad in Ohio? The Birth Certificate Doesn’t Give You Custody (Yet)
In Ohio, an unmarried mother has custody by default until a court says otherwise. Here is how fathers establish paternity, get parenting time, and what House Bill 256 could change.
Ohio’s 2027 Minimum Wage Is Set. Here’s How to Tell If Your Paycheck Is Right
Ohio’s minimum wage changes on January 1, 2027. Here are the new rates, who they cover, and five paycheck problems that show up every January.
Offered a Promotion at a WV Health Agency? Read This Before You Say Yes
A 2026 West Virginia law ended grievance rights for new hires and promoted employees at the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities. Here is what changed and what to do before you accept a new position.
Appealing a Family Court Custody Decision in West Virginia: How the Intermediate Court of Appeals Works
When a family court judge issues a custody decision you believe is wrong, it can feel like the end of the line. It is...
