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A family who adopted several children brings to light how adoption laws can vary between states. It's something you need to be familiar with because there is a risk of having an adoption revoked in some instances. In the story of this family, they described adopting...
People accumulate many assets over the course of a lifetime. While it may be tough to categorize and plan for everything, there is one area you should not overlook: your pets. Many people end up passing away owning a dog or cat. Animal shelters all over the country...
If a loved one has recently passed away, you may learn that the estate is entering probate court. You may not know exactly what this means or why it is happening, though. There are a number of reasons why an estate may end up in probate. Whether you are a beneficiary...
Divorce ranks second just behind death of a spouse as the life event most likely to contribute to stress-related health issues on a commonly used risk scale. Legally untying a knot can be stressful for Ohio couples at any age and more so for adults 50 and over. Part...
In 2015, statistics showed that 3.4 percent of married Americans went through a divorce. Many of them went through the divorces without considering how their situation would impact their finances. Even in cases where divorce is amicable, finances can play a role in...
Marriages in Ohio and elsewhere are more likely to last when both parties to the relationship are hopeful about its future. This hypothesis was tested in a 1992 study conducted by the University of Washington. It found that hopelessness in a relationship can also lead...
If you're making a will, you may believe that it can cover everything you want to do when you pass away. The reality is that there are some things you should not include in your will, because it won't govern your property or wishes accurately. The trouble is that some...
If you, like so many others across Ohio, have worked hard for years to build up your wealth and assets, you may be starting to think about how you might best preserve your wealth for your children or other loved ones. While you probably have numerous options at your...
When couples in Iowa divorce, they may expect that the greatest impact will be felt among their children and other family members. However, there can also be repercussions felt among a larger social circle. People often report seeing several friends decide to divorce...
Unmarried couples may struggle if they decide to separate for a few reasons. To start with, they're not protected by the same laws as married couples. This can mean that assets won't be considered shared property and that it's more likely that the pair will have to...