While parents play a significant role in a child’s life, other family members are likely just as influential on a child. Thus, when parents divorce, grandparents and other extended family members are likely to be impacted as well. More importantly, the child’s...
People have many questions as they start a divorce in Ohio. One of the biggest concerns what their life will look like after the divorce. The truth is that will depend largely on what financial resources they will have as they start over with their newly independent...
It is likely that at some point in the estate planning process, you relied on a family member or trusted friend to play some part. Perhaps, they are the executor of your estate or a guardian to your children. However, unless that person is a Cincinnati, Ohio,...
Divorce in the eyes of a child is far different from the parents ending their marriage. For them, a marital dissolution was a long time coming. Conversely, kids finding out about the life-altering decision likely cannot grasp the complexities of adult relationships....
Property division is one of the most complex aspects of many Ohio divorces. When you think of property division, you most likely focus on things like your house, cars or investment accounts. Many other types of personal property can also be considered marital...
It has become increasingly popular to forego traditional marriage in lieu of co-habitation. As with all life decisions, there are upsides and downsides to this approach. Some of the downsides become clear if the couple has children. But, does having a child in Ohio...
Hopefully, when you receive notice that you were named as a loved one’s executor, it did not come as a shock. Ideally, your loved one sat down with you and went over their estate plan and their wish for you to be their executor. They trusted you, and it is an honor to...
One of the primary goals that people have when they draft a will and overall estate plan is to provide clarity for loved ones. A will typically takes care of a number of tasks, including appointing an executor or personal representative, directing the distribution of...
Given the way the housing market has heated up over the last several years, there’s a good chance that you’ve built up a lot of equity in your home. As a result, the marital residence may become a focal point of the property division process in your divorce. In a lot...
You and your spouse spent years climbing the corporate ladder, and have the possessions, real estate and other valuable assets to show for it. If your marriage starts to crumble and you decide it is time to divorce, you may be concerned about how property is divided...
