Can My Ex's Facebook Post Be Used as Evidence in My Divorce Case?
Yes. It’s always important to be careful what you post to social media. Despite “privacy” settings, it’s better to assume that nothing you post on social media is private. Our office routinely guides clients regarding the use of social media during a divorce or custody lawsuit. Some of the guidelines include: 1) Please “block” your ex on social media. The physical and cyberspace distance between you and your ex will help to keep conflict and drama at bay, which in turn all
I have a Will. That means my heirs avoid the probate court, right?
Many people believe that having a Last Will and Testament is all that is needed to keep their assets out of the probate court. However, having a Will is just a first step in the estate planning process. When you pass away, the probate court will likely have jurisdiction over any asset that is titled in your name only, regardless of whether or not you have a Will. Why is that? Let’s use an example. John Smith, a widower, owns a home, in his name only. John Smith also has
Providing Health Insurance Can Reduce Your Child Support
A court calculates the amount of child support to be paid based on guidelines that the Ohio Supreme Court has created. These guidelines are based on both parents’ gross incomes. Gross income means the total of all earned and unearned income from all sources during a year. So, how does paying health insurance premiums affect the child and the overall child support amount, for the person paying? First, it’s important to note that the child or children will receive adequate heal
