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...
4 estate planning documents to revisit after a divorce
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...
Getting a divorce? Collect these documents, now
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...
Funding trusts
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....
6 things you should include in your estate plan
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...
Why you need to plan your estate at every life stage
People often associate estate planning with the end of one's life. Perhaps this is why a mere 36 percent of Americans have established a will. Rather than wait until you are elderly, though, it is a good idea to start planning your estate as soon as...
Divorce and allocating retirement plans
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...
