Divorce and Separation: Who gets to keep the family pet?
Conflicts over a pet can be just as serious to divorcing spouses or separating couples as any other issue. Many couples consider their pet to be a family member or…
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Severe dog starvation case resolved, Jesse Fry goes to jail
State v. Jesse Fry, a case we prosecuted for the Medina County SPCA. Fry's dog "Chronos," now known as "Brutus," was kept in a crate too small to stand up…
Read FullMedina, Ohio Attorney Learns About Psychiatric Disorders in Children
Attorney Janis Zachman recently attended a class on psychiatric disorders in children. The curriculum included information on internalizing/emotional disorders (such as anxiety or mood disturbances), externalizing/behavioral disorders (such as disruptive…
Read FullWhat if…? Ohio pet trusts provide care for animals when their owners can’t.
Have you ever been concerned about what would happen to your pet if something unexpected happened to you? Ohio law now allows pet owners to create a trust to provide…
Read FullAttorney discussion on Guardian ad Litem work in Medina
One of our attorneys, Janis Zachman, was a guest on Mary Kovach's Family Forum last month. The discussion centered on Guardian ad Litem work. Janis has acted as a Guardian…
Read FullDogs bite! When can you recover for a dog bite in Ohio?
In Ohio, there are two means of recovery for those who have suffered from a dog bite, attack, mauling, or other injury to themselves or their property (including their pets!).…
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