How Much Say Do Children Have in Ohio Custody Agreements?
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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Frequently Asked Questions on Mediating a Divorce in Ohio
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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Do You Need a Lawyer to Change Your Will in Ohio?
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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Analyzing Marital Versus Non-Marital Property in Ohio
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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Approaching the Subject of an Ohio Prenuptial Agreement with Your Partner
When you are engaged and planning your wedding in Ohio, you’re likely hesitant to bring up a topic like signing a prenuptial agreement. People tend to think prenuptial agreements reflect feelings about trust or the likely success of a marriage, but this is usually not true. A prenuptial agreement does not have to be such …
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Dividing Your Ohio Family Business in a Divorce
One thing that can make an Ohio divorce more complicated is division of a family business. During a divorce, you will need to divide all your marital assets, which generally include all the property you and your spouse acquired during the time you were married. The process of dividing those assets will adhere to Ohio’s …
Understanding Ohio’s Rules on Alimony
During Ohio divorce or dissolution proceedings, spouses will often reach a point when they have to discuss payment of alimony. In Ohio, alimony is called “spousal support.” The court overseeing your divorce will award spousal support if one spouse requests it and the court finds the award reasonable and equitable. In making a determination about …
Requirements for Creating a Valid Will in Ohio
When creating a will in Ohio, you will need to understand the state’s requirements for will formation to make sure you end up with a completely valid document. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses the requirements for a valid will under Ohio law. The general requirements for forming a valid will in the …
Changing Your Will After a Divorce in Ohio
While most couples provide sufficient attention to their property and custody issues during a divorce, wills are commonly overlooked. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, addresses changing your will to reflect your changed marital status. Many people forget that they have provisions for their spouses in their wills, and these provisions should change upon …