by Gillespie Law, LLC | Nov 22, 2017 | adoption, Firm News
Any individual or family who has ever considered adoption has most likely heard of a homestudy. On television and in movies, it is often portrayed as just a simple visit to make sure a house is clean. In reality it is much more than that, and is arguably the most...
by Gillespie Law, LLC | Nov 17, 2017 | estate planning, Firm News
A grandson borrows money from his grandmother. A daughter accepts a family heirloom necklace from her parents. A son receives his father’s 1967 Mustang for his 16th birthday. All of them are advised, jokingly or otherwise, “This is coming out of your...
by Gillespie Law, LLC | Nov 10, 2017 | child custody, Firm News
What is the best interests of the child? It may be a term you have heard related to child custody and child custody determinations. The bests interests of the child standard is used to determine what child custody arrangement is best for a child and is worth parents...
by Gillespie Law, LLC | Nov 5, 2017 | blog, Firm News
When contemplating the end of your marriage in Ohio, you have two options to choose from: file for the courts to either dissolve your marriage or grant you a divorce. It is important for you to understand the pros and cons of each choice before you pick one. Ending a...
by Gillespie Law, LLC | Nov 3, 2017 | adoption, Firm News
When prospective parents in Ohio envision adopting a child, they may be envisioning bringing home a newborn infant. However, there are many older children who are in need of a permanent home and parents, especially teenagers. In fact, currently in the United States,...