One thing that some senior citizens wonder, especially as they get even older, is whether they should start distributing their inheritances early. That is, suppose a woman intends to leave her extensive jewelry collection to her daughter. Should she give the...
Month: December 2017
Protection from Domestic Abuse in Ohio
Domestic violence or domestic abuse can be considered both a civil and a criminal matter. On the civil side, these types of matters will fall under the scope of family court, and can be handled by an attorney who practices family law. Many times, people do not realize...
Frequently asked questions about private adoption in Ohio
There are many considerations to take when making the decision to place a child up for private adoption. Birth parents often have a flood of questions about how the process works, and how much involvement they will have in the process. One of the most frequently asked...
What is estate planning?
Estate planning is defined as "the act of preparing for the transfer of a person's wealth and assets after his or her death." It is a common misconception that only those with significant assets should consider estate planning. Instead, it is something which everyone...
Modifying child custody agreements in Ohio
In the state of Ohio, child custody agreement modifications may be requested at any time by parties who have previously established such in a prior court hearing. If both parties are in agreement to a modification, they may simply pay a filing fee and submit the...
Should you get a divorce or a legal separation?
As you find your marriage coming to an end, you may balk at getting a divorce. Never did you imagine your marriage would become another statistic. Even with the acceptance of divorce in society, it can still be difficult to accept personally. The reasons for your...
Elements of adoption: matching family and child
In honor of November as National Adoption Awareness month, we have been talking about the elements of adoption. In our last blog post, we discussed the homestudy. Once that element has been satisfied, an adoptive family can then move on to the next phase, which is...