The presence of a child in your life is like no other joy you can imagine. If you have longed for a child, you may have had different experiences that led you to open your heart to the process of adoption. Welcoming as your own a child in need of a loving, nurturing...
Year: 2019
Lack of love, communication problems, top reasons for divorce
A study that came out in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy surveyed 2,371 people and drew some conclusions about the most common reasons for divorce. The people surveyed were from Ohio or other states, heterosexual and 45 years old, on average. Of the...
Including an IRA in an estate plan
Many Ohio residents have invested a significant amount in their Individual Retirement Accounts over the years. These kinds of accounts allow people to save for retirement while taking advantage of tax benefits. Some people end up saving so much that their IRA funds...
The right co-parenting info is better than more info
You may have never expected to get a divorce, and you may have expected even less to get divorced after having children. Still, this is the direction your life went, and now, you are working to co-parent with your ex-spouse and hope that you are doing the best for...
Prenups can make divorce easier in the future
When many Ohio residents who are planning to get married hear the term "prenup," they may immediately assume that prenups are only for those who have significant assets, especially since they can add to the cost of getting married. However, prenuptial agreements can...
The benefits of financial powers of attorney
Those who become incapacitated for any reason may not be able to manage their finances. However, Ohio residents and others can create a financial power of attorney to resolve this problem. A financial power of attorney is a person or entity who is allowed to conduct...
What makes a will valid in Ohio?
Whether you have recently relocated to Ohio or you have lived in the Buckeye State all your life, it is not likely that you have researched the estate planning laws in this state. In fact, the number of people who adequately prepare their estates before their deaths...
How to include online accounts in an estate plan
People in Ohio thinking about the future may want to do their best to ensure that their loved ones are cared for after they are gone. To that end, they may make out a will and develop an estate plan. While people often think about real estate, bank accounts and other...
How divorce impacts a child’s education
A study published in Sociological Science found that divorce could have a significant impact on a white child's education. Specifically, it found that the loss of household income that generally occurs after a couple splits makes it less likely that their children...
Gray divorce: You have a future to protect
Divorce can happen at any stage of life. Older couples, even those who have been married for years, sometimes go through what many call gray divorce. When a couple with one or two partners aged 50 and up decides to move forward with divorce, there are unique financial...