Since the rise of smartphones, people have started to reduce the number of phone calls that they make and increasingly rely on text messages in order to communicate. It is far easier and faster to send a quick text message than make an entire phone call. The benefit...
Raising children is expensive. These expenses get even more complicated when you and the other parent are no longer together. Whether you are the parent that is receiving child support or the one paying it, there are going to be additional expenses that need to be...
In 2007, real estate mogul Leona Helmsley left a fortune of $12 million to her Maltese, Trouble. As part of his will, Michael Jackson set aside $2 million for his pet chimp, Bubbles. And, in a move that dwarfs even those gifts, in 1992 Countess Carlotta Liebenstein...
Divorce produces a myriad of changes and challenges from both an emotional and financial standpoint. It will impact you, your family, your lifestyle, and your future financial goals. It is important to be financially sound in your decision making before, during, and...
For many families, a pet may be loved like a child or a sibling. However, Ohio divorce law does not provide for any specific protections for that pet. Your beloved cat, dog, or parakeet may be treated by a Judge the same way as a couch, lawn mower, or any other...
Divorce and bankruptcy are both areas that can be emotionally charged subjects for a person who is experiencing either one individually. Conflicts often arise when a person is simultaneously going through a divorce and bankruptcy, and a myriad of issues can arise...
It takes a team of professionals (legal, financial, gift planners, and others) to assist clients, donors and loved ones to complete their estate plans and ensure that their gifts to charity are met in the manner in which they intended. Many people during their...
It can be very confusing to know when and why you are able to modify an existing child support order. Many people find that their circumstances have changed since the original child support order was put in place and now they are struggling to make ends meet. They may...
Ohio law allows you to have your juvenile record sealed and/or expunged if you were adjudicated of an offense as a juvenile. Ohio Revised Code Sections 22151.356-2151.358 explain the process and requirements to have your record sealed and/or expunged. “Seal a record”...
If you are looking to modify your prior custody order, agreement, or divorce decree, one of the first factors you must determine is if you have met the standard for a “change in circumstances” which is the first prong you must satisfy before any modification can...