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...
Divorce is one of the most-stressful situations a person can go through. Between the emotional, financial, and interpersonal tribulations, it's important to have experienced guidance. Whether yours is a standard, uncontested matter or a contested complex situation,...
In the state of Ohio, a parent and child relationship is not defined by the marital status of the biological parents. It is instead defined as the existing legal relationship between the parent and child, regardless of marital status. This means that there is both a...
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...
When the topic of estate planning arises in conversation, most couples automatically think only about physical assets, and who will get which of those. Rarely do things like Medicare, Social Security, or retirement come to mind until one begins the estate planning...