Blast From The Past: Providing for a Pet in an Ohio Estate Plan

Blast From The Past: Providing for a Pet in an Ohio Estate Plan
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Pet Trust Option Could Provide Care For Your Pet After One’s Death

PUBLISHERÂ’S UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts about Pet Trusts, from back on April 30th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Pet Trust Allows For Care Of Pet After Owner’s Death

pet trust pet adoptionWhen creating an estate plan, one indicates who should receive the remaining assets of the individual at the time of one’s death. However, at the time of death, what happens to one’s pets? Although most of us view our pets as beloved members of the family, in the eyes of the law, pets are considered personal property. Therefore, pets can be bequeathed in a will or trust just like any other personal property. How does one ensure that one’s pets are properly cared for? A couple of options may be considered.

If you have someone in mind that you trust to care for your pet or pets, a pet trust is an available option. Ohio Revised Code section 5804.08 … Read More... “Blast From The Past: Providing for a Pet in an Ohio Estate Plan”

Facing a Child Relocation Situation with Your Ex in Ohio?

Facing a Child Relocation Situation with Your Ex in Ohio?
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Navigate Custody Changes: Child Relocation Laws in Ohio Explained

Understanding the Legal Landscape: In-Depth Exploration of Child Relocation Laws and Procedures in Ohio

child relocation laws ohioSociety is becoming more mobile all the time. In addition, many people are meeting others from out-of-state via online dating sites. Few cases are higher conflict than one in which a parent wants to move out of the state with the child or children. Your Final Decree of Divorce or Dissolution will have specific relocation language and procedures in it that must be carefully followed. Parents are NOT free to just pick up and move out of state with a child who is subject to a parenting order without certain steps having been taken.

STEPS NEEDED TO BE TAKEN:

If you or you Ex is contemplating a move out of state or far from your present home, be sure to do the following:

  1. Read the specific relocation language in your Decree and Standard Order of Parenting Time that is attached. Courts and cases have very differing language as to those restrictions and triggers. Don’t rely on what a friend or co-worker to explain how
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Blast From The Past: What Happens in Ohio if I Lose My Will?

Blast From The Past: What Happens in Ohio if I Lose My Will?
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on September 24, 2022. Securing an experienced Estate Planning lawyer is EXTREMELY important! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool to find the help you are seekjng.

A Lost or Destroyed Will Can Be Submitted To Probate…Under Certain Circumstances

estate planning documents beneficiaryWe strongly suggest that our clients protect all of their original estate planning documents by keeping them in a fireproof container. This includes their Last Will and testament. However, what happens if a will is somehow lost or destroyed?

A lost, spoiled or destroyed will can be admitted to probate under certain circumstances. The question becomes did the testator intentionally destroy the will, which makes it null and void or was it unintentionally lost or destroyed which makes it still valid. The law in Ohio used to be that if a will could not be found, the assumption was that it was intentionally destroyed as a way of revoking it. This assumption no longer exists.

Keep your Original Estate

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Guardian Ad Litem Basics in Ohio and Tips for Your Interview

Guardian Ad Litem Basics in Ohio and Tips for Your Interview
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: A client of mine has an appointment next week to prepare her for her appointment with the Guardian Ad Litem in her divorce case. To prepare and organize my thoughts, I went back to the SEARCH tool at the top of the Ohio Family Law Blog to review our prior posts about this topic. I have posted 8 or so blogs about GAL’s in the past, but not one specifically about how to prepare and conduct yourself with the Guardian Ad Litem. So, here it is!

Mastering Your Approach: Strategies for Interacting Effectively with a Guardian Ad Litem

guardian ad litem parenting proceedingNavigating the best approach to take with a Guardian Ad Litem in a divorce, custody or parenting proceeding can be very confusing. The role of the GAL is extremely important to the outcome of your case. The purpose of this blog article is to help you avoid some of the common pitfalls.

THE BASICS ABOUT THE ROLE OF A GUARDIAN AD LITEM AND WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

To save space for me to discuss my “tips” for your GAL interview, click here to read a prior … Read More... “Guardian Ad Litem Basics in Ohio and Tips for Your Interview”

Blast From The Past: Post-Divorce: Here Are Three Ways to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Recent Divorce. Is it Time for Some Spring Cleaning for Your Mind?

Blast From The Past: Post-Divorce: Here Are Three Ways to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Recent Divorce. Is it Time for Some Spring Cleaning for Your Mind?
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Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce

PUBLISHERÂ’S NOTE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on March 14th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Spring Cleaning for the Mind? How to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce

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The sight of blooming flower blossoms always prompts the itch to spring clean. While we may toss out our junk, scrub the floors, and dust the furniture, we often don’t take the time to declutter the negative thoughts that intrude in our minds daily. This is especially true for recently divorced individuals, who often experience loneliness, anxiety, guilt, and grief.

Here are three ways to declutter those negative thoughts just in time to welcome the change of the seasons!

  1. Engage in Self-Care

    Self-care is perhaps one of the easiest ways to start decluttering negative thoughts after a divorce. We hear often about doing self-care, but what exactly is self-care?

    Self-care is generally defined as doing anything to improve one’s mental health. This can be done in a

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Be Sure to Take Care of Your Mental Health After Your Divorce!

Be Sure to Take Care of Your Mental Health After Your Divorce!
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Statistics on Post-Divorce Depression

Effective Coping Strategies for Post-Divorce Depression

post-divorce depression mental healthGoing through a divorce can take its toll on you in multiple ways. Although one might think that reaching the “finish line” in a divorce will end the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it, that is not always the situation. The post-divorce adjustment period can be a challenging and unique one! It is common that individuals find themselves dealing with a myriad of emotional challenges after divorce, including loneliness and unhappiness which can lead to depression. In this blog post, we will discuss some post-divorce statistics and suggest some tips and resources to help avoid experiencing these types of problems.

Some Concerning Post-Divorce Statistics

Studies show that depression rates are 20-25% higher for those who experience divorce contrasted with those who have not been divorced. Additionally, some show that 50% of divorces reported at least 1 depressive episode after their divorce. This increase in depression rates can be linked to multiple feelings like loneliness, grief, and isolation. The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory study shows that divorce is second, right behind death of a spouse, that is one … Read More... “Be Sure to Take Care of Your Mental Health After Your Divorce!”

6 Things to Do if You Want to Get Fired by Your Divorce Lawyer

6 Things to Do if You Want to Get Fired by Your Divorce Lawyer
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Your divorce lawyer is not your hired servant!

Insights from Divorce Lawyer Colleagues: Top Pet Peeves & Tips for Client-Attorney Harmony

divorce lawyer social mediaA few weeks ago, I was attending a continuing legal education seminar for divorce lawyers. One of the topics was how to discover and effectively divide cryptocurrency in divorce actions. It was an excellent presentation!

At a break, I saw a few divorce lawyer colleagues of mine standing together talking. I walked up to them to say “hello” and to join them for a few minutes. They were all discussing “pet peeves” they each had with former divorce clients who they ended up firing.

I am constantly thinking about new topics to post about on this blog, and it occurred to me that their “peeves” (and mine) might be worth sharing. After all, why would a client going through a stressful divorce want to act in a manner that results in his or her divorce lawyer firing them?

Key Divorce Lawyer Insights: Avoid These Social Media Mistakes for a Positive Client Relationship

While not based on any scientific or extensive research, here were the complaints … Read More... “6 Things to Do if You Want to Get Fired by Your Divorce Lawyer”

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