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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
We all know that a divorce inevitably leads to significant changes in everyone's life following a divorce. Either one or both ex-spouses will move out of the home, though it is not uncommon for the custodial spouse to choose to stay in the home. This may be done to...
During the process of a divorce, if there are children involved from the marriage, the courts find it prudent to focus on the children and to make sure that all decisions are made with the children involved. Children can be especially sensitive during a divorce. It is...
Last week we touched on some of the many benefits and reasons to consider creating a prenuptial agreement, often called a prenup, prior to a marriage. The benefits are vast. Although a prenup can be created and become valid without the advice or help of a legal...