A family situation that involves a child support order does not have to be a difficult one. Even if you have trouble getting along with the other parent, you need to make the effort to avoid fighting and other communication issues when around the children. Many people...
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Discussing your estate plan with your adult children
The estate plan is one of the most important legal moves you will make in your lifetime. It protects all of your assets, money, property and your family in the time of your death. It outlines how your heirs are to receive your money upon your death and much more. If...
Recognizing the signs that divorce could be in your future
Divorce is not an easy subject for many people to discuss with their spouse. Despite this, there are times in life where you need to force yourself to discuss this topic so you can figure out where your marriage stands. Marriage is not easy. There’s a lot that goes...
Tips for avoiding boating accidents this summer
The summer is right around the corner in Ohio, which means more and more boaters will be out on the lakes and rivers of the state. The more boaters on the water, the higher the chances are that you could be involved in a boating accident that leads to serious injuries...
How to explain a shared custody arrangement to your kids
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...