Every Ohio family is different, and for this reason, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to child custody concerns. If you are facing the end of your marriage, you know that you will face difficult decisions regarding child custody, but there are various options...
Year: 2017
The trust that better secures assets against creditors
In times when people may be suffering under the weight of business or personal debts, Ohio residents may fear a judge can award any of their personal sources of wealth to a creditor, even the assets placed in a living trust. However,...
Ways to avoid probate proceedings
You may have heard the phrase "avoid probate" in the context of estate planning, but have no idea what it means or how it is connected to your estate planning process. Many Ohioans want to avoid probate because of the hardships it can cause for their descendants...
Same-sex divorce: how changes in the laws may affect you
A person who has entered into a same-sex marriage or partnership agreement may find him or herself in need of a divorce someday. If that is you, you may be wondering if there are any special considerations of your same-sex divorce. The law of the land has changed, and...
A deeper understanding of gray divorce cases
Ohio residents are living longer these days, much like the rest of the country. With increased life expectancy comes a variety of opportunities for growth in relationships, but there are also increased risks that a couple will become exposed to factors leading to the...
Is this inheritance letter real?
There are many scams floating about in Ohio. One scam that you may very well fall prey to is the inheritance letter scam. This is when you are sent a letter claiming you have inherited a large sum of money. It is easy to believe because you may not have been aware of...
Talking to children about divorce
Divorce can be tough for many reasons, but it is often especially hard for families. Aside from the additional stressors that parents may face, such as difficulties due to a custody dispute or child support, children can also be affected by their parents' decision to...
Changing a child support order in Ohio
If you currently pay or receive child support in Ohio, a time may come when you wish to have the amount given to or paid by you amended. Maybe you now make significantly less money than you did when the order was enacted, or maybe you had a change in circumstance that...
Things you may not know about probate
While most people in Ohio have a general understanding about what probate entails, there are several facts that you may not realize. We at Kroener Hale Law Firm have offered this information to help you in your estate plan; we can also answer any questions or concerns...
New trend helps create stability for children of divorce
It probably wasn't all that easy to tell your children you were getting divorced. Perhaps they already had an inkling that your marriage was in trouble; yet, it's never easy for kids to learn that one of their parents is no longer going to live with them. Change is...