When couples in Iowa divorce, they may expect that the greatest impact will be felt among their children and other family members. However, there can also be repercussions felt among a larger social circle. People often report seeing several friends decide to divorce...
How do you divide your property if you’re not married?
Unmarried couples may struggle if they decide to separate for a few reasons. To start with, they're not protected by the same laws as married couples. This can mean that assets won't be considered shared property and that it's more likely that the pair will have to...
Dividing the marital assets of a business owner can be tricky
The foundational concept of splitting marital assets 50/50 in an Ohio divorce is well established. However, this rarely means that each spouse receives the exact same distribution of assets. It's most often necessary to award assets on an offset basis whereby the...
How does a durable power of attorney work in Ohio?
If you're ready to start planning for your estate to grow and benefit your children, now is a great time to do so. Ohio has a number of estate planning laws and regulations that can benefit you given the chance. Take, for example, the estate planning laws that...
How many copies of your will should you have?
It is incredibly important for your loved ones to be able to locate your will after your death. This becomes tricky because ideally, you should update your will once a year or so. People's lives change, and you may come into more money or have another child,...