Legal Alert: Planning for Parenting Time – Ohio’s Guide for Parents Living Apart

Legal Alert: Planning for Parenting Time – Ohio’s Guide for Parents Living Apart
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Did You Know? Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has Written a Guide About Planning Parenting Time Schedules for Parents Living Apart

parenting time schedule divorceLooking for a resource in Ohio to help you design a parenting time schedule that will work best for you, your Ex, and your children? I thought it worthwhile to share this resource with the readers of the Ohio Family Law Blog. This is not a new resource. It was published in 2019 by the Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor.

I was thinking about her the other day, since I knew she was retiring from the Ohio Supreme Court in January. She has served Ohio for 24 years in various elected State of Ohio offices – longer than any other woman in Ohio. In addition, Justice O’Connor has been passionate about child related issues throughout her career.

She introduced this resource as being “Ohio specific and it is intended to . . . foster fair and creative parenting schedules based upon children’s developmental milestones and best interests.”

Prenting Time Schedule Resource: How To Download “Planning for Parenting Time – Ohio’s Guide for

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Tips for Smooth Parenting Exchanges for Divorced Parents

Tips for Smooth Parenting Exchanges for Divorced Parents
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Tips To Help Make Visitation Exchange Go Smoothly For You, Your Ex, And Your Child

Visitation Exchange Involving Children can often be Stressful after Divorce. Tips to make Parental Exchanges Trouble-Free for all!

visitation exchange divorceIt goes without saying that in most cases divorce is a difficult and an emotional time, especially when children are involved. Even though you may have worked out the details of “sharing” the children the actual exchange of the child/children can be a stressful time and can bring out the worst in the parents. Remembering what you both want is in the best interest of the children is so important! This blog article is going to offer tips to help ensure that the swap goes well.

BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE

First of all be prepared and plan ahead so that your child has all that he or she will need at your ex’s house. It is a good idea to have clothes, toys, and school supplies at both residences, but there are certain items that will most likely need to travel back and forth. In order to make the transition easier, try to get … Read More... “Tips for Smooth Parenting Exchanges for Divorced Parents”

UPDATES TO ALERT – Regarding Tax Changes for 2023 Directed to Venmo and PayPal Users Originally Posted December 17, 2022

UPDATES TO ALERT – Regarding Tax Changes for 2023 Directed to Venmo and PayPal Users Originally Posted December 17, 2022
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E-Commerce Platforms Impacted by Recent IRS Announcement

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: After publishing an article on this blog on December 17, 2022, the I.R.S. made a change as to the effective date for the “gig-tax” rule discussed. Please read the update below.

UPDATE: I.R.S. Makes Tax Changes for E-commerce Platforms, Pauses Requirement for 1099s

e-commerce tax changesOn December 23, 2022 the I.R.S. paused the requirement that e-commerce platforms such as PayPal, Venmo, Etsy and Airbnb send 1099s to any users who had gross income through the app of at least $600 in 2022.

Previously, e-commerce users received 1099s if they had gross income for the year of at least $20,000 or at least 200 transactions. As part of the American Rescue Act, in March of 2021 Congress changed the threshold to $600, to take effect in 2022. Now the I.R.S. had instituted a one year delay for the law to go into effect. According to the I.R.S., this delay is to help reduce confusion during the 2023 tax-filing season and provide more time for taxpayers to prepare and understand the new reporting requirements.

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Online Purchase Scams Most Reported Con During Holiday Season. Avoid Being Victimized with These Tips from the Better Business Bureau

Online Purchase Scams Most Reported Con During Holiday Season. Avoid Being Victimized with These Tips from the Better Business Bureau
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The Top Holiday Scams to look for in 2022

holiday scams online bbbHolidays are a time for shopping and gift giving. With all the shopping online and with social media, holiday scams are at an all-time high. Don’t be a victim of scams this holiday season. I have updated a blog post on this topic from 2021. There are always new scams as well as prior ones to be concerned about!

According to Forbes, these are some of the top holiday scams to look for in 2022. Scammers are creating new ways all the time to rip-off the public!

  1. Gift Car Scam – Scammers take gift cards off the display at retail stores, scratch off the PIN code, write down the card number and PIN code and apply a new coating over the PIN code on the card. Once the card is purchased and activated, the scammer uses the card for personal use and the purchaser is left with a card with no available balance left to use.
  2. Mail Theft – This has been a big problem lately especially in the Dayton area. Holiday envelopes are usually easy to
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ALERT: IRS Tax Changes for 2023 That Could Affect You Especially if You Use Venmo or PayPal

ALERT: IRS Tax Changes for 2023 That Could Affect You Especially if You Use Venmo or PayPal
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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: After publishing this blog on December 17, 2022, the I.R.S. made a change as to the effective date for the “gig-tax” rule discussed. Please read the update here.

Highlights of the New Tax Law Changes for 2023

paypal estate taxWith 2023 fast approaching, it is time to look at changes to income tax rules and regulations for 2023 and how they may affect you.

As is usually the case, 2023 will bring annual inflation adjustments to many tax provisions. Some of the more notable ones are as follows: the standard deduction for married couples filing jointly rises to $27,700 from $25,900 and for single individuals, up to $13,850 from $12,950; the estate tax exclusion for decedent’s estates rises to $12,920,000 from $12,060,000; and the annual exclusion for gifts increases to $17,000 from $16,000 for 2022.

One of the more significant changes applies to those who earn income through payment apps such as Venmo and PayPal. Previously, payment apps were required to send 1099s to users if their gross income through the app exceeded $20,000 or they had at least 200 transactions within the calendar year.… Read More... “ALERT: IRS Tax Changes for 2023 That Could Affect You Especially if You Use Venmo or PayPal”

Should I Stay or Should I Go? To Divorce or Not?

Should I Stay or Should I Go? To Divorce or Not?
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The perfect month For filing for Divorce is…

Divorce for the Holidays! The Perfect Time to File for Divorce?

divorce month holidaysThis is the time of year that many people have this exact question on their mind. If you are old like me, perhaps you remember this song by the British punk rock band The Clash from 1982. Or if not, maybe later from a Levi’s 501 jeans television commercial shot in a pool hall.

Here are some of its memorable lyrics:

“Darling you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
I’ll be here till the end of time
So you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?

It’s always tease tease tease
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
One day is fine, and next is black
So if you want me off your back
Well come on and let me know
Should I stay or should I go?”

Click here to watch the Levi Jeans commercial including the song.

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Tips to Avoid Exhaustion After Your Divorce

Tips to Avoid Exhaustion After Your Divorce
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divorce litigation tipsI tell new clients to prepare themselves at the start of their divorce. My warning – A divorce is typically not a sprint but is usually a marathon! So, prepare yourself accordingly! So, how does one go about avoiding that “marathon”?

Here are my top tips to help you avoid total exhaustion after your divorce.

Tip One: Establish Your Top Priorities

I can’t tell you how critically important this truly is. Contested divorce litigation moves slowly and is very expensive! Some individuals come to the initial conference with a warrior’s mindset. They are often “hurt” and want to lash back by fighting everything. Please understand that there is really no “winner” or “loser” in divorce litigation. That “fight at all costs” approach is a mistake for most people. Why? Because litigating all the small issues will take forever and likely cost a fortune!

Some divorce lawyers may not agree with me on this. Many are willing to champion every fight their client wants. Others seem to have a form “checklist”. They start with the first item on the top of their checklist and won’t move … Read More... “Tips to Avoid Exhaustion After Your Divorce”

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