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The foundational concept of splitting marital assets 50/50 in an Ohio divorce is well established. However, this rarely means that each spouse receives the exact same distribution of assets. It's most often necessary to award assets on an offset basis whereby the...
If you're ready to start planning for your estate to grow and benefit your children, now is a great time to do so. Ohio has a number of estate planning laws and regulations that can benefit you given the chance. Take, for example, the estate planning laws that...
Joint custody is becoming an increasingly common option among Ohio parents who make the decision to divorce. As more fathers play an active, hands-on role in child-rearing and fewer mothers stay at home, joint custody is often a logical choice that supports the...
If you are thinking about getting a divorce or are already starting the process, you need to review your estate plans. Ending your marriage is a significant life change, which means you likely need to make some changes to your estate plans so it reflects your new...
The end of a marriage is often not something people see coming. They may know that things are rocky, but the idea of being divorced still may not cross their minds. When a spouse does finally ask for a divorce, it's heartbreaking and frustrating. Some people will want...
Ohio residents who want to create an effective estate plan should know that the inclusion of a trust is necessary. Trusts can be funded or used to hold various types of assets and can ensure that the assets will be handled in the manner specified by the grantor....
Every estate plan has a number of things it needs to make sure it is comprehensive in nature. A good, comprehensive estate plan will have at least six different sections. These are six sections to include in yours. If you have these, you'll be ready in the event of...
The allocation of retirement assets can be a significant source of contention during a divorce. Ohio residents also have to be mindful of the manner in which they go about dividing such assets when they have finally reached divorce settlement terms. The various types...
Although they may think otherwise, very few people have a comprehensive grasp of the family law field in America. Most people think it is all about divorce and nothing else, but a family law attorney helps people in a wide variety of ways. For example, when people...
Parents are responsible for supporting their children until they are emancipated, typically at 18 years of age or when they graduate from high school. Depending on when the parents separate, the noncustodial parent may have to pay child support for up to 18 years....