Some art collectors in Ohio may fail to make an estate plan or might have one that plans insufficiently for the art collection. Some cannot decide to whom to leave their collection and put off making the decision until it is too late.Unfortunately, failure to plan can...
Month: January 2019
Marital problems that place Ohio spouses at risk for divorce
If you ever discuss marriage with your friends who also happened to be married, you may find that you can relate to some of their experiences and various challenges they face in their relationships. While no two couples are the same, spouses often face the same types...
How to avoid problems regarding prenuptial contracts
As you prepare for life as a newlywed in Ohio, you and your intended spouse will likely spend hours talking about your dreams, hopes and goals for the future. Perhaps you're planning to sign a prenuptial agreement to construct specific terms to help protect your...
The probate process and how it may be avoided
Some heirs in Ohio aren't thrilled about the probate process that typically occurs when a loved one passes away. This is partly because of a lingering misconception that probate can be a long, drawn-out ordeal. However, the experience with probate court doesn't have...
Illness and risk of divorce for men vs. women
In most marriage vows, couples in Ohio promise to stay together "in sickness and in health." However, research shows that a spouse getting sick can increase the odds of divorce. Researchers have found that there is a gender difference when it comes to this statistic....
Divorced couples may want to find new financial professionals
Some Ohio couples legally cut ties with one another while still using the same set of financial professionals for advice and assistance with investment, savings or estate planning matters. However, achieving a clean financial break from an ex may not be so easy if...
Situations that could justify a child support modification
Children of separated parents in Ohio frequently rely on child support payments from noncustodial parents. Family court orders establish the amount of these payments, and only specific situations could enable a noncustodial or custodial parent to raise or lower the...
Differences in attractiveness may lead to divorce
According to research and experts on the subject, men are more likely to go through a divorce when they marry women who are more attractive. Ohio couples who are mismatched in their respective levels of attractiveness might be at increased risk of divorce. According...