Estate and probate administration is the legal process to administer the property of someone who has died, pay any claims or creditors, pay the expenses and taxes of the decedent, and distribute what remains of the property to the beneficiaries under a Last Will &...
Over fifty percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce every year. However, during a marriage in Ohio, many couples will gain assets that must be divided at the time of divorce. These assets, beyond a home or vehicles, will many times included bank and...
Going through divorce or custody case can be an incredibly frustrating process. After all that stress and expense, you finally either reached an agreement with your ex or received orders from the Court. Now, your ex is choosing to ignore all of those carefully worded...
In Ohio, in a Domestic Relations Court, or in a Juvenile Court, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) can be appointed by the Court to protect and act in the best interests of a child. This is an attorney or another individual who has completed training under guidelines set by...
On June 29, 2018, Governor John Kasich signed House Bill 366 into law. This law represents the first substantial modification of Ohio’s child support regulations in more than 25 years. Those changes to the child support laws went into effect on March 28, 2019. If you...
The adoption of a child by a stepparent who has been significantly involved in raising the minor child is occurring significantly more often today than in previous years. In Ohio, a husband and wife jointly, a step-parent, or an unmarried adult may adopt a child. ...
Congratulations! You and your partner are expecting your first child. Or maybe you recently celebrated the birth of your child. Or maybe you and your partner have been cooperating to raise your child for many years. Regardless, if you and your significant other...
There are many factors to be considered if you are considering filing either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The purpose of a bankruptcy is to enable a debtor to obtain a fresh start. However, the bankruptcy code still needs to balance a creditor’s rights to...
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, Ohio began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015. The Court’s ruling represented a step forward for same-sex couples seeking equal recognition under Ohio law. However, Ohio’s custody laws...
Facing our own mortality can be difficult for many people. However, if you wait too long to have these discussions and reflect upon your current estate plan, or lack thereof, your choices will become increasingly limited as your life changes its course. If your...