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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 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...

Many divorcing couples in the Dublin area focus so much on leaving their spouses that they fail to consider the impact their new relationship status can have on their taxes. All of the stress, anxiety and confusion you may feel can make it hard for you to keep sight...

One thing that some senior citizens wonder, especially as they get even older, is whether they should start distributing their inheritances early. That is, suppose a woman intends to leave her extensive jewelry collection to her daughter. Should she give the...

As you find your marriage coming to an end, you may balk at getting a divorce. Never did you imagine your marriage would become another statistic. Even with the acceptance of divorce in society, it can still be difficult to accept personally. The reasons for your...

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...

Thoughtful estate planning now can save your loved ones hassle and expense down the road. If you have arrived at the stage of making arrangements, you may be considering various options. A valid will is one way to convey your wishes concerning your estate. Some 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...

Ending a marriage is never ideal, but there are some ways of doing it that are far less painless than others. You likely already know what a divorce entails, but you may be less familiar with the process of dissolving a marriage. Each of these has its own pros and...

If you are beginning the divorce process in Ohio, you will likely encounter the concept of mediation somewhere along the way. Your judge may refer you to mediation during your case, or you may request mediation yourself. Bringing your disputes before a mediator can...