Not long ago a national news program offered the heartwarming story of a little girl asking her stepfather to adopt her. In a pretty dress and with a handmade sign, she asked the man who had been in her life since her infancy if he would officially make her his...
Month: January 2019
Should you keep your married name after a divorce?
The result of divorce is ending life together with your current spouse so you can move on as much as possible, only sharing what is absolutely necessary, such as time with children. It is normal for divorced people to get rid of things that remind them of the painful...
Shutdown may impact parents’ ability to pay child support
Regardless of where a person lives in this country, they are likely aware that the federal government has been in a state of shutdown. This means that thousands of workers have been told not to come into work, and that thousands more are expected to do their jobs...
Decisions regarding spousal support depend on many factors
Ending a marriage can be a financially risky process, particularly for an Ohio resident who has depended on a spouse's income. In a divorce, a person may lose access to the financial support they enjoyed when they were married, may lose property that they shared...
Should a parent fight for joint physical custody of their child?
Giving up time with one's child is one of the hardest things that a parent in Ohio may have to endure when they choose to seek a divorce from their spouse. This is because a divorce forces two married people to return to their separate and single lives and to divide...
Meeting the requirements of a valid will in Ohio
As Ohio residents say goodbye to 2018, they may consider proactive steps they can take to make their futures as secure and carefree as possible. While saving for retirement and providing for their families is often high on their lists of things to accomplish, planning...