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LGBTQIA+ Divorce Considerations in Ohio
Did you know that the first Pride march was held all the way back in 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising? Although the Pride movement gained momentum after these events, it took another 45 years for the Supreme Court to declare LGBTQIA+ marriage legal in every state. Because of delays in…
CONTINUE READINGWe Are Proud to Stand with the AAML™ in supporting the right of reproductive liberty as a fundamental human right.
Last week, the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™ adopted a resolution condemning Dobbs v. Jackson. In that decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution “does not confer a right to abortion.” The Court further stated that elected representatives have the authority to regulate abortion. In the absence…
CONTINUE READINGIt’s Financial Literacy Month—Do You Understand How Spousal Support Works in Ohio?
April is National Financial Literacy Month—a yearly reminder that we all need to take time to educate ourselves on money matters to keep our household finances operating effectively. This year, we want to address a financial issue that many people in Ohio understand in theory but not in practice. We want to discuss spousal support…
CONTINUE READINGDomestic Violence During Divorce: Recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic violence and abuse is a an all-too-common reality, affecting almost 20 percent of all marriages and intimate partnerships, according to the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). Domestic violence may involve physical violence, assault, slapping, shoving, hitting, and throwing objects. However, AAMFT reports that “verbal threats, humiliating or degrading remarks, and controlling…
CONTINUE READINGWeis Law Group Proud to be Located in Neighborhood With Deliver Black Dreams Murals.
The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC), in partnership with the City of Columbus, recently launched Deliver Black Dreams, an aspirational racial equity campaign led by Marshall Shorts and Maroon Arts Group. As a Film Columbus Advisory Board member under the GCAC, Amy Weis is pleased to share this impactful campaign and Weis Law Group is…
CONTINUE READINGHOW DOMESTIC ABUSERS ARE USING SMART HOME TECH TO CAUSE HARM
Smart home devices have given many Americans their first dip into the technology of the future we once thought was only going to happen in sci-fi stories. Today, you can have your Amazon Echo device order you pizza, you can have your thermostat adjust itself based on how many people are home, and you can…
CONTINUE READINGWHO KEEPS THE RING WHEN A RELATIONSHIP ENDS?
One question we hear quite often has to do with who actually owns the engagement ring in a relationship. Is it a gift? Does it become “marital property?” This is something which has actually been ruled on several times in Ohio law and may surprise a lot of people. “CONDITIONAL” GIFTS The law in Ohio…
CONTINUE READINGHOLIDAY TIPS FOR DIVORCED PARENTS
Between the family gatherings, gift shopping, travel arrangements, and seemingly never enough time in the day to balance it all, the holidays can be stressful enough as they are. However, for families who have recently completed the divorce process, the experience of a first holiday season can bring a new level of difficulty and emotional strain. Here…
CONTINUE READINGFACEBOOK LEADS TO INCREASED DIVORCE RATES
While Facebook has become such an integral part of our online society, the popular social network has had a number of unforeseen influences on our daily lives. One such surprising influence has been an increase in the number of divorces amongst regular users. A study conducted by the scholarly journal Computers in Human Behavior noted that while it is…
CONTINUE READINGWHAT ARE HIDDEN ASSETS?
When going through a divorce, it can be tempting to try and hide assets in an effort to save money and property from being divided. Regardless of the circumstance, hiding assets is always a terrible idea and it can lead to more trouble than you bargained for. HOW ARE ASSETS HIDDEN? There are a wide range…
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