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Qualifying Relative as Tax Dependent?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
It's nearly tax season. That means you should be in the midst of pulling all your documents together. One thing you may be wondering about is what the rules...
3 Reasons to Get a Separation Instead of Divorce
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Sometimes a marriage just doesn't work out, or you need some time apart from your partner. So when is it a good idea to pursue a legal separation instead of a...
Sorry, Love Isn't Enough for a Legal Contract
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
The love that binds is not enough to create a legally binding contract, the Ohio Supreme Court has ruled. In a 6-1 decision, Ohio's highest court affirmed a...
You May Be Liable for a Dead Relative's Debt
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Aunt Millie died and she left all this debt -- a mortgage, credit card bills and a loan or two. Unfortunately, she also left very little money in the bank and...
Are Office Lottery Pools Legal?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $640 million -- the largest in world history. People are scrambling for a chance to win, grabbing a few lotto tickets on...
Pink-Haired Student Invited Back to Del. School
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Brianna Moore's pink hair got her suspended from school last week. But now the sixth-grader is back in class, after the American Civil Liberties Union stepped...