The things you do during your divorce can impact the divorce outcome. Believe it or not, simple things like social media activity can be used against you by the other party in the divorce if things get contentious. Regardless of whether your divorce is amicable or...
A Personal Approach
To Business Law
Year: 2023
Why conduct due diligence before investing in real estate?
Are you considering investing in commercial real estate? Even though this is a lucrative industry, it’s always advisable to conduct due diligence before investing. Due diligence is thoroughly investigating a property before investing to ensure you make an informed...
3 errors to avoid when closing on real estate
Choosing a home to buy is one of life’s most important decisions, so it’s important to get it right. Yet, many people don’t. Here are three common errors to avoid: 1. Letting your heart rule your head You need to be realistic when choosing a home. It’s easy to get...
Do property sellers need to tell you about known issues?
Buying a property can feel like a minefield where one false move will blow your savings. The law also makes provisions to reduce the risk of buying real estate. It requires owners to disclose certain issues that they know about. While there may be problems with the...
What are custody evaluations and how do they work?
Ohio family court judges can order child custody evaluations when a divorcing couple cannot agree on a custody settlement. A parent can also ask the court to order one. Usually, these requests occur when there are claims that one parent is "unfit." It is an assessment...
Choosing a business structure
When someone goes into business, they must make many decisions, including the type of structure they want for their business. The most common business structures are LLCs and Corporations. They have similarities and differences, but the differences are significant...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, a mediator does not make decisions for the parties but rather provides a structured and task-oriented procedure that allows the parties to focus on...
What is a separation agreement?
Some couples who hit a rough patch in their marriage want a “time out.” A separation period allows them to examine the relationship without jumping immediately into a divorce. During this time, one spouse may move out, or they may continue to live under the same roof....