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Couples in Ohio Now Have the Option of Creating Postnuptial Agreements
Governor DeWine recently signed a bill into law that legalizes postnuptial agreements in Ohio. This allows married couples to enter into legally binding agreements after they marry, similar to executing a prenuptial agreement before marriage. Supporters applaud the move as a method of saving troubled marriages, something that family law attorneys in other states have…
CONTINUE READINGWeis Law Group Recognized by Ohio Super Lawyers® for 15th Straight Year
The prestigious peer review journal Super Lawyers® has honored the team at Weis Law Group with several awards for 2023. Partner Amy Weis was named to the Super Lawyers list for the 15th consecutive year while Partner David Plumb was selected as a Rising Star for the 3rd straight year. In addition, Amy was also…
CONTINUE READINGWho Gets the Bitcoin in a Divorce?
Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency have added a new spin to property division in divorce. In theory, crypto should be treated like other marital assets. But practical challenges often make this difficult. Now is a good time to examine this type of property and how it can be handled in a divorce. If you…
CONTINUE READINGCan I Divorce-Proof My Dog?
In honor of National Guide Dog Month, we wanted to address a potential area of stress that clients are often reluctant to discuss. They worry that their ex will get “custody” of their dog and are not sure what to do about it. Your dog, cat, or other four-legged friend is a member of your…
CONTINUE READINGDivorce for LGBTQIA+ Couples: Avoiding Potential Pitfalls
During Pride Month, we celebrate the victories and look ahead to address the challenges members of the LGBTQIA+ community face. Perhaps surprisingly, some of those challenges involve divorce. Although LGBTQIA+ marriages have full legal rights and the divorce process is the same for all couples, LGBTQIA+ couples need to be aware of some potential problems…
CONTINUE READINGManaging Your Mental Health in Divorce
Experts consider divorce to be one of the three most traumatic events you can experience in life. The other two are the death of a loved one and moving to a new home. When you realize that most people who divorce also need to adjust to a new living situation, it’s easy to see why…
CONTINUE READINGWatching or Being Watched—What You Need to Know About Tracking Devices in Ohio
Technology makes it easy to track someone without their knowledge. Partners have been using devices such as GPS trackers to follow each other’s whereabouts for some time now, but new products like Apple’s AirTag and other Bluetooth devices like the Tile are expected to make surreptitious tracking even more common. Is it a good idea?…
CONTINUE READINGWEIS LAW GROUP WINS BEST LAWYERS® BEST LAW FIRMS FOR 2018 EDITION OF U.S. NEWS
Our firm, Weis Law Group, is thrilled to announce we are the recipients of the Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms for the 2018 Edition of U.S. News. This award is only distributed to the top law firms in the nation, and we are so honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization. Our sincere…
CONTINUE READINGHIDDEN PROVISION IN REWRITTEN UNIFORMED SERVICES FORMER SPOUSES’ PROTECTION ACT
When the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 became law on December 23, 2016, it did not garner much attention. If people knew that a subtle clause within the paperwork impacted the split retirement pay of divorcing active duty military members, it may have caught more eyes and headlines. When the act was…
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