Cincinnati Legal Blog
Divorce and self-esteem
When someone brings their marriage to an end, a wide variety of hardships often arise. Aside from the financial toll of divorce (property division, alimony, etc.) as well as the amount of time and energy people often devote to the process of ending their marriage,...
What is a special administrator?
Ideally, an Ohio probate court will appoint the executor to handle the estate of your loved one without delay. A court will do this by granting letters testamentary to the executor of the estate, or letters of administration if a person has died intestate. But...
Why you should revisit your estate plan during divorce
Estate planning involves careful consideration, and there are several life events that may give you a reason to revisit your current plan and update it as needed. A divorce is one such life circumstance, and if your former spouse played a big role in your estate plan,...
How are family business divided during a divorce?
Dividing assets during a divorce can be complex under regular circumstances, but when a family business is at stake the process is even more complicated. Family businesses are often considered marital property, which means both you and your ex share in the asset...
Should I start my divorce with big financial decisions?
The process of separating your assets from those of your spouse in your upcoming divorce can be a complicated one. For this reason, you might decide to start making important changes to your assets and estate plans, like removing your spouse from your insurance policy...
Estate planning for your newborn
You and your partner are having a baby. You have checked off all the essential tasks on your list, but have you thought about estate planning? No one likes to think about tragedy striking a young family, but not having an estate plan in place can make an unbearable...
What is a release from administration?
Estate administration is the process of managing your estate after your death. With the court, through probate, your executor will ensure your assets go to your heirs and other details of your life conclude properly according to the law. However, administration or...
Can you leave money to biological children after remarriage?
After divorce, you may wind up taking the plunge and remarrying years later. When you do, a new blended family forms consisting of your biological children and your new spouse's children. When it comes to estate planning, how do you ensure that your children get the...
Moving your child support case to a new county
If your child support case began a while ago, then the chances are good you may have moved since then to a new county. Each of Ohio’s 88 counties handles its own child support cases, and there are often differences between them. Furthermore, if you live a long way...
How to create a good estate plan for a new marriage
Many people in Ohio today are getting married for the second, third or subsequent time. These new marriages result in the blending of families on both sides and bring the opportunity for a happy future to all involved. A remarriage, however, may pose unique issues...
