Now that the divorce is finalized, it’s time to focus on your children. Where will they live? Who will have custody of them? How will the holidays be handled? These are all important questions that must be answered as soon as possible by you and the other parent. One...
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You’re never too old to establish an estate plan
Contrary to popular belief, you are never too old to establish an estate plan. It doesn’t matter if you are 18 or 81, 25 or 95, 30 or 100; age does not matter one bit when creating an estate plan. In fact, if you have the opportunity to create your first estate plan...
Your job offer would necessitate child custody modification
The good news is that you have been offered a promotion with more responsibility and a higher salary. The not-so-good news is that the job means moving from Toledo to Cincinnati, requiring modification to your existing child custody agreement. What will the court say?...
Don’t forget some important post-divorce tasks
Divorce can be overwhelming, from the day of filing through the day an Ohio judge approves the dissolution. And once that final decree is issued, you might just want to take some time to yourself and begin the emotional process of moving on. There still are some very...
Getting ready to write a will
Writing a will can seem like a daunting task. Not only does it force you to think about death, but it also makes you consider how you want to leave your assets to your loved ones. It is essentially your last statement to your family and friends. While you can (and...
Ohio official wants changes to safety law for amusement rides
Ohio’s director of agriculture is proposing new rules for amusement rides operators and manufacturers, nearly two years after a deadly accident at the Ohio State Fair. In July 2017, the Fire Ball ride broke apart on the first day of the annual fair. An 18-year-old man...
Can passengers in my car drink alcohol while I drive?
Shouldn’t passengers in your car be able to drink alcoholic beverages? Unfortunately, even though they are not directly operating your car, because of Ohio’s open container laws, passengers in vehicles cannot consume alcoholic beverages. Open container laws prohibit...
Crash at motocross event injures 7 near Akron
Seven people suffered injuries recently during a motocross event at the Summit County Fairgrounds near Akron. Two people were reported to have serious injuries they suffered when a motorbike went airborne and wound up in the stands at the fairground, police said. Four...
Young parents, new baby: The perfect time for estate planning
Someone close to you has just had a baby. Congratulations! Maybe you’re now Ohio’s newest grandparent or an uncle, trying to find the perfect gift to welcome the baby to the world. Instead of a stroller or a stuffed animal, how about helping the new parents create an...
Ohio bankruptcy laws: What you should know
Filing bankruptcy is not a decision to take lightly. It means your debt is insurmountable and will not go away in continuing circumstances. When you decide you need to stop the collection calls and certified letters, bankruptcy may become the answer. The laws in Ohio...