If your child regularly interacts with dogs, you must understand bite risk. After all, children are the victims in more than half of the roughly 800,000 dog bites that occur every year. Even worse, while approximately 12% of adult bite victims require hospitalization,...
Nursing homes and assisted living facilities often become a consideration for families when an older family member requires more time or care than the younger generation has the ability to provide. For example, if one of your parents suffered a major fall that...
Distracted driving is dangerous. To raise awareness, the U.S. Department of Transportation has designated April Distracted Driving Awareness Month. In its proclamation, the department lists a few strategies for maintaining driving focus. Reading through these tips may...
Once you make the decision to adopt a child, it takes time to go through the process to bring the child home. You will need to put together your adoptions team by choosing an agency and other professionals who will assist you. Then, you begin the actual process of...
At Gillespie Law, LLC and in response to the State of Ohio’s recent directives, please understand that while legal services are designated as essential services, we are trying to also ensure the safety and health of our clients and staff, just as our clients would for...
If you regularly drive in and around Columbus, you know the city is a hotbed for road construction. While road construction improves infrastructure in the area, it can be a pain for commuters. If someone drives irresponsibly, the pain of inconvenience may lead to...
Families come together in many different ways. In Ohio, it is not uncommon for grandparents to raise their grandchildren. In any situation where parents cannot care for their children, someone has to step in to provide the children with a safe and loving home. The...
As if custody issues in any divorce were not complicated enough, one mother and child face more difficulties after moving from Italy to Ohio. With the international twist, the case actually rose to the attention of the Supreme Court. As the child is very...
For many Americans, dogs are the perfect companions. From off-leash parks and pet-friendly businesses to the increasing presence of emotional support animals, canines are common in public spaces. Unfortunately, humans and dogs do not always get along. According to the...
You know you want out of your marriage, but perhaps you worry about the effect it will have on your kids. You may worry that they will go down a troubling path or resent you for breaking up the family. While every situation and child are different, the general...