Parents want their children to have more than they did. It's a natural way of life. As a result, many create wills that grant their children inheritances. Some create trust funds and others begin to purchase bonds and assets for their children while they're young....
A good custody plan considers your child’s feelings
Many people don't believe that their children should have a say in custody arrangements. As adults, they think that they know best and that their children should go along with what they choose. However, this kind of thinking can shut down communication between you and...
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...
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...
What family law means for residents of Ohio
Although they may think otherwise, very few people have a comprehensive grasp of the family law field in America. Most people think it is all about divorce and nothing else, but a family law attorney helps people in a wide variety of ways. For example, when people...
Parenting plans create a co-parenting framework
For some divorced parents in Ohio, the most contentious and difficult part of ending a marriage is dealing with how to apportion custody and parenting time with the children. Both parents are often deeply committed to their children and don't wish to lose time with...