When the tax code was amended in 2018, the tax landscape of Ohio divorce was changed. Alimony is no longer tax-deductible, and the exemption for dependents was removed until 2026. What are the considerations you should make when preparing to split the marital assets?...
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Year: 2020
Force majeure clauses are both common and prudent
Many contracts in Ohio and around the country contain what is known as a force majeure clause. Force majeure is a French term that means “greater force.” The contractual provision describes releases parties from their obligations in an agreement when performance is...
Ohio couple sues home seller over raccoon infestation
An Ohio couple who purchased a home in the summer of 2019 have filed a breach of contract lawsuit against the woman who sold them the property and the real estate company she used to handle the transaction. The couple says that the seller was aware of but failed to...
The role of insurance defense lawyers
In Ohio, insurance defense includes a broad variety of activities. Insurance companies may employ defense lawyers as staff attorneys or use outside law firms that practice insurance defense law to defend them against claims. Insurance defense attorneys also represent...
Pilot’s family in the Bryant crash requests venue change
Parties to an Ohio lawsuit might need to worry about whether they can get a fair trial if sensationalized cases prejudice a potential jury pool. This may lead to some difficulties with the trial. It is with this in mind that the family of the pilot in the Kobe Bryant...
Prenuptial agreements can be valuable protection before marriage
When people are planning a marriage in Ohio or elsewhere, the excitement of the future can be intoxicating. The couple might forget that inevitable challenges arise and that the marriage might not work out. Being protected is advisable, and prenuptial agreements can...
The importance of filing a claim in a timely manner
Individuals who are seeking to file personal injury lawsuits in Ohio generally have two years to do so. Typically, that window generally starts to close on the day that an accident resulting in harm to the plaintiff occurs. Alternatively, the window may begin to close...
What to know about requests for admission
Those who are involved in state or federal civil matters in Ohio and throughout the country may make a request for admission. This involves asking a person to either admit to or refute a statement under oath. If an individual acknowledges that he or she made a...
What to know about the discovery process
Individuals who are parties to a lawsuit have the right to obtain documents or other evidence that the other side may use during the case. In some instances, a party may be able to reconstruct a deleted email or another file that is no longer available in its original...
The process of obtaining a summary judgement
Ohio plaintiffs that feel strongly about their ability to win a civil lawsuit may ask for a summary judgement. The process of asking for a summary judgement begins with the plaintiff outlining the facts of the case. This can be done by submitting photos, signed...