Employers do not need a reason to terminate an employee in an at-will employment state like Ohio. They can fire employees at will. However, as an employer, you should know how to appropriately terminate an employee so they cannot make unreasonable claims against you....
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Does spousal support have to be monetary?
When spouses divorce, courts acknowledge that there will be a substantial change in each spouse’s lifestyle. One spouse usually earns more than the other and provides more to maintain the standard of living during the marriage. Consequently, a divorce can leave the...
Including digital assets in your estate plan
When you think of estate planning, what comes to your mind? Perhaps you were thinking of leaving behind a prized heirloom, giving away an ancestral home, or creating a trust fund to help your loved ones overcome financial hardship. All these things are true, but you...
Avoid these mistakes when going through a divorce
Deciding to divorce your spouse is not easy, but you may not realize that it is only the beginning of your problems. Once you file for divorce, then factors such as child custody, alimony, property division and child support enter the picture. These are serious issues...
Will creditors go after my loved ones for my debts when I die?
As much as possible, we want our debts to be minimal, if not nonexistent. However, certain circumstances in our lives force us to avail of loans, whether to pay for college tuition or cover medical expenses. Fortunately, it is a burden that your loved ones do not have...
Do I need a power of attorney?
Your estate plan may include some key details about what will happen to your assets after you pass away. For instance, after probate, your assets will very likely be distributed to family, friends and loved ones by your designated executor. If you have children, then...
You can use social media evidence during a divorce
If you’re going through a divorce, one thing that is important to remember is that you can use social media evidence during this process. Anything that has been posted on your public social media profiles can theoretically be entered in court. People tend to forget...
What should you do if an employee has a discrimination complaint?
Even with all the policies and procedures in place to protect yourself and your employees against discrimination, complaints can still happen. Sometimes they’re justified and other times they aren’t. Either way, they always need proper investigation. This means...
Understanding wrongful death and survival claims
When a person dies due to the actions or negligence of someone else, no amount of money can bring them back. However, loved ones can seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages as the result of the deceased person no longer being around. That’s done...
2 ways advance Medicaid planning protects your assets
Ideally, you won't require Medicaid healthcare coverage as you age. You will have enough in savings to cover your basic cost-of-living expenses, and your health will remain strong enough that Medicare coverage will be sufficient. Many people will find Medicare...

