Summer activities are coming to a close. Retailers are running their back-to-school ads. These shifts signal the approach of the upcoming school year. Sending kids back to school is a significant event in any family but poses unique issues for parents who are going...
Divorce is always tough, but for business owners and professionals, it's even more complicated. When you have to split assets and decide the future of a business, things can get really tricky. What should you know about the divorce process and how it could impact your...
Navigating family dynamics can be challenging, and grandparents often find themselves in a delicate position when tensions arise between their grandchildren's parents. In the face of such turmoil, the treasured bond between grandparents and grandchildren can become...
When a marriage ends, dividing assets becomes a necessary hurdle. Among these assets, collections—whether they involve art, antiques or even rare memorabilia—pose unique challenges. These items aren't just commodities; they often hold significant emotional value and...
When you’re in the middle of a custody dispute, the other parent is going to do everything they can to try to paint you in a bad light. Their hope is that by doing so, they can convince a judge that you’re unfit to parent your child or that you pose such a threat to...
You and your partner may never want to get married, but you still want to protect your legal rights. There are several effective methods for unmarried couples to safeguard their legal interests. Cohabitation and domestic partnership agreements Cohabitation agreements...
Establishing an effective co-parenting relationship with your child’s other parent can be challenging, even when you’re directed by a child custody order. For example, you and the other parent might have different ideas about how to raise your child, including...
Ohio is a state that allows couples to ask for a legal separation instead of a divorce. In Ohio, a legal separation is a formal process. It is not just two people deciding to separate, nor is it something a couple must do if they want a divorce. To get a no-fault...
As you start to think about estate planning, it’s common to worry about how your loved ones will use your assets. After all, you’ve devoted a significant portion of your life to accumulating that wealth, and it’d be shame for it to be wasted away in a matter of months...
If you are an Ohio business owner, one of your biggest worries when going through a divorce may be what happens to your business. You have probably worked hard to get where you are in the business world and do not want a divorce to jeopardize your success. Ohio is an...