All children in Ohio deserve to have a loving, stable and nurturing environment in which to grow. That is why adopting a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences parents in Ohio can have. However, there is a process potential parents in Ohio must go through...
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What is considered separate property in an Ohio divorce?
When a person in Ohio is going through a divorce, they may be very worried about how their property will be divided between them and their ex. And, while property obtained during the course of the marriage is, in general, subject to property division, property that is...
Who will receive your property if you do not have a will?
While death is a guarantee for everyone in Tennessee, most do not really think about it until it becomes imminent. There are way too many things to think about in your daily life to worry about what is going to happen when you die. However, you also cannot take your...
Remember to update your estate plan after divorce
Your estate--that is, your money, property and other assets--likely underwent a big change during your divorce. Even if it did not, you should take a second look at your estate plan. It is also a good idea to look at accounts such as 401(k)s and life insurance where...
Summer weddings and estate planning can go hand in hand
Summer is a popular season for weddings in Ohio. For some people, however, this is not their first walk down the aisle. In fact, a Pew Research Center reports that, in 2013, 40 percent of weddings involved one or both spouses marrying for a second time. When one is...
Legal help is available to those adopting a child in Ohio
Many people in Ohio dream of one day becoming parents. While some people will conceive naturally and give birth to a child of their own, others may decide that adopting a child is the right choice for them. That being said, the road through adoption is fraught with...
How is property divided when spouses in Ohio divorce?
In Ohio, when a couple is going through a divorce, they will need to divide their marital property. Who gets the house? Who gets the automobile? What about furniture, appliances and electronics? Property division issues can be emotionally charged, so it is important...
Divorce is becoming more socially acceptable nationwide
It used to be that divorce was taboo. People in Ohio may have stayed in unhappy marriages due to the social stigma of divorce, and if they did divorce, the situation was hushed up. However, according to a recent Gallup poll, the number of adults in the nation who...
Gray divorce is costly
The end of a marriage for spouses over 50-years-old, known as gray divorce, can be financially costly although it does not usually involve child support disputes. These can upset financial planning for retirement by splitting the couple's savings and other assets,...
Requirements for a valid will in Ohio
Drafting a will remains among the more effective ways to implement your wishes for your property disposition after you pass. Ohio wills must meet several technical requirements in order to be valid. Although fill-in-the-blank will forms proliferate all over the...
