Moms, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, Please Take a Bow!

Ohio family law stepmother and grandparent rights

Publisher’s Note:
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to reflect on the vital role women play in children’s lives, including how Ohio family law stepmother and grandparent rights continue to evolve in today’s families. As I reflect on my childhood. I was blessed to have been raised in a nuclear family with both a loving mother and father, but when it comes to mothers, mine was just the best! I was also supported by two wonderful grandmothers, an aunt, and later after my mother passed away, a strong and caring stepmother. I was scrolling through past blogs which I have posted for Mother’s Day, and this blog article from 2008, still rings so true.

Ohio Family Law Stepmother and Grandparent Rights in Blended Families

I hope that this Mother’s Day all of you recognize and honor the women in your life and those in your children’s lives. Raising children in these difficult times is no easy task.… View Full Article → “Moms, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, Please Take a Bow!”

Thinking About a “Golden Remarriage”? Should I Consider a Prenuptial Agreement First?

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Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement for a Golden Remarriage in Ohio?

Getting remarried later in life, also commonly referred to as a golden remarriage, or a second-chance romance is on the rise. Marriage for adults after age 60 may occur after the death of a spouse, or after a divorce, or after a life time of devoting oneself to a career and family. Older adults cite various reasons for remarrying. A golden remarriage prenuptial agreement is an important consideration for couples who are thinking about remarrying later in life.

Perhaps it is for the support of someone near their own age, or the concern of spending later years alone. It provides both companionship and intimacy and an increase in socialization. If you decide you want to remarry, congratulations! But before you walk down the aisle, there are many things to consider. Marriage at any age is a commitment, but getting married later in life has additional challenges that need to be addressed.… View Full Article → “Thinking About a “Golden Remarriage”? Should I Consider a Prenuptial Agreement First?”