Many people who get married in Ohio don't worry about getting a prenuptial agreement. There are many misconceptions about signing a prenup that stop couples from getting one when it would be in their best interests to consider it. Most couples believe that prenuptial...
Ohio courts hurting families, children in divorce
If you have to go to court for your divorce and have children, you want the court to do what's best for your family. Unfortunately, that's not always the case. A report from Sept. 26 states that Ohio's domestic-relations courts aren't dealing with parental separations...
Choosing an executor
There are many aspects of developing an estate plan, such as properly drafting a will. However, one of the most important parts of creating an effective estate plan is choosing an executor. Ohio residents should give considerable thought to whom they select to serve...
Waiting periods to adopt are terrifying for adoptive parents
A family who adopted several children brings to light how adoption laws can vary between states. It's something you need to be familiar with because there is a risk of having an adoption revoked in some instances. In the story of this family, they described adopting...
Creating an estate plan with a pet in mind
People accumulate many assets over the course of a lifetime. While it may be tough to categorize and plan for everything, there is one area you should not overlook: your pets. Many people end up passing away owning a dog or cat. Animal shelters all...
3 reasons an estate may go to probate
If a loved one has recently passed away, you may learn that the estate is entering probate court. You may not know exactly what this means or why it is happening, though. There are a number of reasons why an estate may end up in probate. Whether...
