Ohio couples who live together before marriage may be more likely to get a divorce in the long term. A study that appeared in the September issue of the Journal of Marriage and Family found that cohabitation increased the risk of divorce. These findings contradict...
Month: October 2018
What are typical reactions children have to divorce?
As an Ohio parent, you likely have come to realize that your children's personalities are unique. You may have one child who tends to be quite outgoing and comfortable in his or her own skin and another who is quite shy or introverted. Different personality traits...
Gray divorce has special financial consequences
As people in Ohio move toward retirement age, they may expect their financial decisions to be simpler and less complicated. However, as more people decide to divorce later in life, there can be a new twist in their retirement plans. In the past two decades, divorces...
Philanthropy and estate planning
Many people in Ohio who are concerned about their legacy may have philanthropic goals that they want to see achieved while they are alive. They also want the right legal mechanisms in place to ensure that their philanthropic endeavors will continue after they die....
Why women should protect their businesses from divorce
Traditional views of divorce often reflect the husband as the primary wage earner who is concerned about retaining those assets. However, more and more Ohio women are starting small businesses, and they are the ones seeking to maintain control post-marriage. That's...
Knowing all the topics to address concerning a parenting plan
Going through the end of a marriage can be an exceedingly stressful process, especially if you and the other party have children. While you might be ready, or even willing, to open a new chapter in your life, you may have concerns about how the coming process will...
Tax changes and expensive divorces
Ohio residents who are getting a divorce should be aware of how the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will impact divorces that are finalized on or after Jan. 1, 2019. There are provisions that affect exemptions, deductions, federal tax rates and Alternative...
Considerations for creating an estate plan
Creating a will or more complex estate plan is something people do to help their loved ones. A well-drafted Ohio estate plan makes things easier for heirs and avoids potential conflicts during the settling process. However, it's possible to further lower the risk of a...