Creating a last will and testament is an important estate planning matter for a Dublin resident. Through a will, a person can leave their loved ones assets and property that are contained in their end-of-life estate. Without a will, a person's estate would be subject...
If you and your spouse have one of Ohio’s many blended families, you may be thinking about adopting your spouse’s children. This not only is a loving decision, but also a practical one. It solves any problems you may have regarding the legal status of your de facto...
When an Ohio court is asked to end a legal marriage, the parties to the divorce proceedings are asked to provide a reason for their desire to terminate their union. In Ohio, individuals can claim grounds for divorce based on fault and no-fault rationales. This post...
Some people say that the world is getting smaller because people are so easily connected by telecommunications and personal electronic devices. What once may have required a person to write a long physical letter and mail it through precarious channels to reach a...
Each of the 50 states have their own rules regarding prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Many will permit couples to enter into a postnuptial agreement and will legally recognize such. However, the state of Ohio does not. A prenuptial agreement in Ohio is...
In the middle of all the excitement, nervousness, and rushing to prepare for becoming adoptive parents, there is one aspect that can get pushed to the back burner, only to rear its difficult head on down the road. The emotional aspect. Without proper preparation and...
When it comes to divorce in Dublin area, not every break-up involves matters of the heart. An alarming number of marriages end in divorce because of drugs, alcohol and abuse problems. If you are married to someone who mistreats you and uses drugs or alcohol, you might...
For a third year, the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (AIOFLA) has just recognized Ross A. Gillespie of Gillespie Law, LLC, as among the 10 Best Family Law Attorneys in Ohio for client satisfaction. The AIOFLA is a third-party lawyer rating organization....
Many families do not realize that there are several differing types of power of attorney documents, and that they all have different purposes. While a general power of attorney can be prepared in estate planning, there are other circumstances that will need a more...
A person becomes responsible for their children by virtue of sharing their DNA with the kids and bringing them into the world. All across Ohio parents are working hard to make sure that their children receive the love and support they need to grow and thrive. Those...