Beginning the Divorce, Marriage Dissolution Process in Ohio You know you are ready to file for divorce or begin the process of dissolution, but where do you begin? The process might seem overwhelming, particularly when emotions are high between you and your spouse. Dawes Legal, LLC, provides some advice on getting started with your Ohio …
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Updating Your Ohio Estate Documents After completion of your Ohio will and estate documents, you might be wondering how often you should review or update those documents. Some people might never need to update their documents, but it is wise to keep your estate planning in mind throughout your life to make necessary changes as …
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Failing to Pay Child Support in Ohio If your child’s father or mother is behind on child support payments or has stopped paying child support, you have options for recourse in the state of Ohio. Below, you’ll find some information on failure to pay child support in Ohio, including resources for obtaining back payments. Violation …
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio Wills There are some basic things you should know if you are considering creating a will in the state of Ohio. Below, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers some questions we frequently hear from our clients about wills. What are Ohio’s requirements for a will? In the state of Ohio, a will must …
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If tragedy strikes and the primary parent in a custody agreement dies, who will have custody of the children? In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, points out the different options for child custody in the event of this unfortunate situation. Rights of Non-Custodial Parent in Ohio Generally in Ohio, if the custodial parent dies, …
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Divorces involve many heated issues, one of which might be who will keep the family pet. How are pets taken into consideration during a divorce under current Ohio laws? Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses this issue in the blog below. Ohio Law on Pets Some states in the U.S. have enacted laws that treat pets more …
When making determinations about child custody during a divorce, you and your spouse are likely wondering how much say your children have in the matter. Under Ohio law, the preferences of children with regard to custody do matter, but they are not the ultimate factor in decisions of shared parenting. Ohio Law: Best Interests of …
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When our clients are going through a divorce or dissolution and the topic of mediation comes up, they often have several questions about the concept and the process as it is applied to divorce proceedings. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers some of the questions we frequently hear about mediating divorces. What does …
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At some point after creating your will, you might want to make changes to it. You might someday want to change beneficiaries or change the executor of your will. In Ohio, do you need to hire a lawyer to make a change to your will? Codicils and Will Amendments To amend a will, the testator …
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At the outset of a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Ohio, you are likely wondering how your property will be divided with your spouse. The attorneys at Dawes Legal, LLC, analyze division of property in the blog post below. In Ohio, your property will be categorized into “marital” and “non-marital” property, and only the …
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