Ohioans for Coercive Control Legislation and Kayden's Law

09/10/2025

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09/09/2025

In 2 Weeks! My Ex Hacked Me! Stalking in Family Law Cases.

I am not sure if there is an option for non-attorneys to attend by zoom for informational purposes, or not, but it doesn't hurt to ask!

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09/04/2025

Interesting CLE/Presentation on remote alcohol monitoring in family law and how it supports long-term family outcomes.

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08/10/2025

There is a new online self-help center for Family Law cases that was launched by Lorain County. If you are pursuing your case on your own without an attorney, this may be a great resource. Even if your case is not there, they may have some helpful information if the County your case is in does not have a similar resource in person or online.

Through the new online help center in Lorain County, people can complete court forms, available in English and Spanish, on their mobile devices.

06/12/2025

Just a reminder for the POWER ACT zoom CLE program on June 24, 2025, at 1:00. This program aims at promoting pro bono legal work for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.

Click here to Register for the Event or scan the QR code below The Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent (POWER) Act promotes efforts across the country to empower survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking through pro bono legal services. POWER Act Events Are a C...

05/27/2025

Excellent work from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Their request is to exempt victims of crimes from the requirement that bar applicants list all legal actions in which they were involved.

Specifically, the CMBA requests the following exemption be added to the application to protect applicants:

“If your involvement in any inquiry, investigation, civil or administrative action or legal proceeding was solely as the victim of a crime; or if you are or have been the plaintiff or petitioner in seeking a protective or restraining order for alleged threats, violence or abuse; or if you initiated any proceeding under Title IX, then you are not required to disclose that information (on this application).”

Across the country, jurisdictions are becoming more sensitive to prote

05/23/2025

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Contact your federal Senator!

02/16/2025

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If you are a survivor in the battle ground of family court, would you say that your attorney is representing you well?Do you feel heard?  Or maybe you do not have the financial means to even hire an attorney.And so you find yourself going pro...

02/11/2025

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