A sizeable gift or inheritance may temporarily improve your disabled child's life, but it can also jeopardize vital federal and Ohio state benefits like Social Security income and Medicaid. A special needs trust can help you plan for the future without sacrificing...
Change is difficult for most people, but children are especially susceptible to emotional distress when their routines get disrupted. A drastic change like their parents’ divorce must be carefully handled, with the child’s needs at the forefront. How can you prepare...
There are thousands of loving, hard-working fathers in Ohio who are not married to the mothers of their children. Many of these men don't really understand what rights they have as the father of a child. That can lead to them feeling like they have no option but to...
As you ponder divorce, you understand the impact it will have on your personal life. Not only will your relationship status change from married to single, but divorce will also affect any children you have with your ex-spouse. And that’s just the start. While your...
Families come together in many different ways. In Ohio, it is not uncommon for grandparents to raise their grandchildren. In any situation where parents cannot care for their children, someone has to step in to provide the children with a safe and loving home. The...
You pay your child support on time with every paycheck you get. You follow the guidelines exactly as ordered so you do not get penalized and you avoid trouble with your ex-spouse. Your kids come first and the money you give supports and gives them stability. However,...
Spousal support can be an important topic when two Ohio residents choose to divorce. It is always important that individuals seek legal advice from practitioners they know and who are familiar with their case. This post should not be used as legal advice. Whether...
When parents in Dublin divorce, they have still have accept the fact that despite the fact they are no longer married, they will still be connected to each other as they work together to raise their child. This means following their court ordered child custody and...
Sometimes, before getting divorced, a married couple in Dublin will live apart from one another before the divorce is finalized. They may consider themselves to be separated during that time, but what rights does that entail? It is important to note that a spouse's...
In Ohio, when a couple ends a marriage, there will still be continuing concerns that must be hashed out. If they share a child, child support could be in dispute for multiple reasons. A common disagreement parents have is how much should be paid in child support....