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Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Ohio?
September 30, 2020
Years ago, most divorces ended with one parent granted custody who would receive child support, and one parent allowed visitation who would pay the child support. Things have changed, and more family courts understand that both parents should be involved in raising children, even after divorce. Most divorced parents have some degree of joint custody. […]
Can Your Will Be Contested?
September 18, 2020
You have done everything right. You’ve met with a will and trust attorney, written your will, and gone forward with your estate planning. Everything should be carried out without issue and your heirs won’t have undue stress. However, there may be a little bit of doubt. Could your will be contested?
Can a Living Trust Protect Assets in a Divorce?
August 28, 2020
A divorce is an incredibly stressful situation. The emotion, the logistics, and the legal matters are a lot to handle. Finances are usually a huge part of the stress. Trusts are typically looked at to protect assets in a divorce, but it’s not always fail-proof. The trust will need to be drafted properly, and you […]
Extended Response Time due to COVID-19
August 22, 2020
Due to the backlog of cases caused by the Coronavirus pandemic our response time has greatly increased. This is especially true for potential clients and those without a preexisting relationship with this office. I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. I will continue to return correspondence as soon as possible, but in some […]
FAQs About Writing Your Will
August 18, 2020
A will is a written document outlining your wishes for your property and the care of your minor children after you die. You can write a will once you turn 18, and any Will and Trust attorney will advise you to do it sooner rather than later. Writing a will is something every adult needs […]
Which Parent is Granted Custody if They’re Not Married?
July 28, 2020
When you have children, ending a relationship can be difficult. Not only are you separating as a couple, but you will have to negotiate how to divide parenting time and responsibilities. You need to think about parental rights, relationships, and other factors. While this is challenging for any couple, it can be even more complicated […]
Appointing a Legal Guardian for Your Children
July 16, 2020
When parents are writing their will, one of the most important things that will be included is the appointment of a guardian for their children. This is often the hardest part of writing the will. It can be hard for any parent to think of the situation that would require a guardian. Some parents have […]
7 Things to Consider Before Writing a Will
June 23, 2020
Writing a will isn’t usually a pleasant, upbeat task. You aren’t just coming to terms with your eventual death, but you are actively planning for it. Many adults are so thrown by the idea that they avoid this piece of estate planning. But creating a will is critical, and important for your family. Ideally, you […]
Is Separation Better Than a Divorce?
June 9, 2020
Many people think of separation as a stop on the road to divorce. In the case of a trial separation, this may be true. Anyone can physically separate at any time without getting the court involved, and sometimes this separation is the first step. However, a legal separation and divorce are much more similar, and […]
Is Estate Planning the Same as a Will?
May 19, 2020
Estate plans and wills both indicate your end of life wishes when it comes to choosing guardians and naming heirs. Both ensure that your assets will not be left for the courts to distribute as they see fit. An estate plan and a will are both important legal documents, but they are not the same […]