Although divorce is a relatively common legal occurrence in the courts of Ohio, our readers should be aware that each proceeding for the end of a marriage is unique. This is because every couple brings its own needs and expectations to the process, as well as the...
Month: June 2018
Court rules kids need contact with both parents in celebrity case
This Ohio-based family law blog has discussed a number of topics related to child custody, paternity and the rights of parents to raise their kids in the wake of divorces and separations. Many of these topics turn on the important consideration of how children's needs...
What is a medical power of attorney?
A medical power of attorney, also called a health care power of attorney, is a special estate planning document. Through it, a person grants their named agent with the power to make medical decisions for them if the creator of the medical power of attorney is not able...
Child support and a parent’s ability to pay
Recently a national news story may have reached the homes of Dublin residents that concerned a lawsuit between a man and his parents regarding his eviction from their home. The man is 30-years-old and had been living with his parents due to his allegedly impoverished...
3 things to consider when making your will
Making a will is important to ensure the distribution of your assets according to your wishes. In the absence of a valid will, the court will appoint an administrator to distribute your estate according to Ohio's intestacy provisions, which can be cumbersome and may...