Couples with higher income and more assets when they get married tend to have more to split up if they get divorced later. High-asset divorces are often far more complex than divorces involving lower-earning couples. After all, when a couple has more shared property,...
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Year: 2021
Ohio sees a significant spike in OVIs during the holidays
Everybody enjoys relaxing with a few drinks with friends and family over the holidays. While there’s nothing wrong with consuming alcohol at home, problems arise when people who have been drinking decide to get behind the wheel. Tragically, Ohio sees a dramatic...
The biggest myth people believe about their Miranda rights
Many Americans don't know much about their civil rights, but they probably know about the Miranda Warning. After all, even someone who has never had a conflict with law enforcement will likely have watched a movie or television show where the police arrest someone....
Should you consider bankruptcy after college?
Getting through college can be costly. You may have taken out personal loans, run up credit card debt and had federal aid as well. Many students come out of college owing tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars to their lenders. Bankruptcy is one...
What could go wrong during the probate process?
When you leave this world, you probably want to make the process of wrapping up your affairs as painless as possible for the loved ones you leave behind. Without the proper foresight, you could unintentionally leave a situation for your family that is much harder to...
How parental relocation impacts kids in shared custody situations
Many children struggle when their parents decide to divorce. It is difficult for them to navigate the conflict between their parents. Many of them internalize the idea that they are somehow to blame for the end of the marriage. The less time they have with each of...
Types of trusts you may want in your estate plan
In today’s complex world, it’s no longer sufficient to write a will and sign it. A complete estate plan includes several different types of documents, all with specific functions – such as a Financial Power of Attorney, a Healthcare Power of Attorney, a Living Will,...
Protecting a parent’s assets from long-term care costs
As your parents get older, you soon realize that there may come a day when they will need more help. You likely know that they may not be able to live on their own or in their own home forever. You want to prepare for that day and minimize the impact needing long-term...
Probate: What could go wrong, and how can you avoid it?
When you start getting older, one of the things you need to think about is your estate plan. If you want to protect your loved ones and give them the best opportunity to receive assets and inheritances, then you need a will, trust and other legal protections in place....
Don’t let your social media use hurt your divorce case
Forty years ago, when somebody had big news to share, they would call their friends and loved ones or write them letters. Today, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide a convenient way to announce something that a person's family and social...