Creating an estate plan is important for everyone, but people with children under the age of 18 have additional things to consider. If you have minor children, there are several ways you can use your estate plan to protect them if you pass away while they are still...
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Can I change the guardianship designation in my will?
If you have an estate plan in Ohio, you may have designated a guardian for your minor children or for yourself in case of incapacity. Guardianship designations are important to ensure that your wishes are respected and that your loved ones are protected. However, life...
Is your child being subjected to emotional abuse?
A lot of parents who have split custody arrangements worry about their child’s safety and wellbeing while in the other parent’s care. Sometimes these concerns arise over basic parenting styles, but in other instances these worries are based on much more serious...
How courts make custody decisions in Ohio
When people in Ohio go through divorces, they must divide the life they shared during the marriage into two separate lives. This is not an easy process especially since divorces often are very emotional experiences for those involved. Couples need to divide their...
How are houses divided in a divorce?
Going through a divorce in southern Ohio is not an easy process. There are many aspects of their lives that need to separated as they move into their separate residences and begin living separate lives. The couple may have acquired a number of assets during the...
Preserving your odds against gambling in a divorce
A spouse’s gambling habit can be financially and emotionally devastating to a marriage. During a divorce, however, a non-gambling spouse must take steps to protect themselves to assure that they receive a fair share of their marital assets. Gambling addiction Signs of...
What is the difference between divorce and dissolution in Ohio?
The end of a marriage can be difficult for an Ohio resident. When it comes time to separate one’s life from that of their partner, a Hamilton resident may have many questions about what they have to do. Knowing that Ohio recognizes divorces and dissolutions can be...
Divorce and your taxes
The number of divorces are expected to rise this year and tax season is just around the corner. Planning for divorce also includes considering how your decisions will affect your taxes. Filing status Your martial status on Dec. 31, 2020 determines your filing status....
Divorce tsunami changing how we divorce
The fact that divorce filings are increasing is likely not a surprise to many. After all, bad news seems to be the norm this year, and many can probably empathize with the added stress of the pandemic leading many couples to divorce. Though, they may be surprised that...
Pandemic may be increasing divorce rates. But why is that?
In Ohio and nearly every other state, family law attorneys have observed an increase in divorce inquiries from prospective clients. This increase is closely correlated with the Covid-19 pandemic in general, and likely the months of quarantine in particular. It may be...