Probate is a legal process that helps to ensure an estate closes out properly and in accordance with the law. In many cases, probate is very beneficial. However, not every case must go through the process as it is not necessary for some situations. By having some cases bypass probate, it allows the courts to […]
Divorce and Family Law Blog
Is college part of child support in Ohio?
The courts in Ohio would probably not specifically require you to pay for your child’s education in college after your divorce. This may be due to various factors, such as the fact that college is not a required step in education and that it often happens after the age of emancipation. As for what you […]
When does a power of attorney begin and end?
You may be thinking about designating a power of attorney who can handle your financial affairs for you in the event that you become incapacitated. This can be to your family’s benefit as well as your own; your family will know who is responsible for making financial decisions, and you have the power to limit […]
Get the spousal support you need
Managing finances can be hard even in the most ideal situations, but things get a lot more complicated after divorce. You have to part ways with some of your marital property and possibly deal with moving costs, all with less income than before. Spousal support can be key to finding your financial footing when things […]
Explaining divorce issues to a young child
For people of all ages, the divorce process is often complex for a host of reasons. This is especially true for young children, who often have an even harder time processing what is going on. Children in this position often worry about their ability to spend time with their parents and struggle with the uncertainty […]
How do we divide inheritance in a divorce?
One of the more complicated parts of the divorce process is dividing your property. During the marriage, you likely comingled your assets. You may have shared a bank account and paid bills using money you both earned. However, when you divorce, you have to separate everything into what is yours and what is your spouses. […]
What Parents Should Know Before Choosing Joint Physical Custody
In Ohio, children of divorce are able to live with both parents if the court grants the co-parents joint physical custody. When divorced parents have joint physical custody, their children stay at each of their homes for certain lengths of time set by the court. Joint physical custody doesn’t always mean equal time spent with […]
A will may not always mean there is an estate plan
Many people in Ohio believe that as long as they knock the will off their to-do list, the estate plan is done and ready for execution when the time comes. A will is one of the most important documents in an estate plan for sure, but by itself, it is unlikely to constitute a full […]
Probate disputes involving siblings
Siblings experience a number of challenges when it comes to estate plans. Sometimes, one sibling depressed or even angry over the way in which assets of an estate are distributed. At Atkins and Atkins Attorneys at Law, LLC, we also understand that disputes create many difficulties in terms of sibling relationships (as well as relationships […]
Communicating with your spouse during the divorce process
In one of our recent posts, we covered some of the potential benefits of marital counseling, a strategy that has helped many people in Ohio work through marital challenges they are facing and reduce some of the emotional strain associated with divorce. Atkins and Atkins Attorneys at Law, LLC realizes that this is not an […]
