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...
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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....
Should your business contracts include an arbitration clause?
Most business contracts today include an arbitration clause that addresses whether a dispute, such as a breach of contract or a disagreement between the parties, will be solved in court or arbitration. Arbitration is an effective alternative to litigation for business...
What are my options for handling a bad business partner?
Initially, you and your business partner were ready to take your industry by storm. You discussed your company's potential and were prepared to give everything you had to the business. Now that some time has passed, the story has changed. Rather than an enthusiastic...
Importance of businesses having good counsel in Ohio
The pandemic has affected everyone. In these uncertain times, it is especially critical to have access to accurate and dependable knowledge of business basics, including contracts, as businesses begin to rebuild and restart their operations. Effects of the pandemic As...
Post-divorce vacation planning
The arrival of fall means that children have become accustomed and reaccustomed to the daily routine of school. The moment the first bell rings, they are already thinking of upcoming breaks. Their newly divorced parents are also trying to navigate unprecedented...
Things to keep in mind when starting a business in 2023
The past few years have presented a roller coaster of challenges for new and even well-established businesses. Remnants of these ongoing issues will likely be dragged into 2023, in addition to emerging and worsening situations like the climate crisis. Here are a few...