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Unbeknownst to many Ohioans, on Aug. 3, Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law Senate Bill 57, which can assist real property taxpayers who believe the value of their property has declined as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The law specifically allows eligible taxpayers to file a special COVID-19 complaint with their county board of revision requesting that a property’s…
By ALEX KRUTCHIK | Cleveland Jewish News The past year forced many people to face situations never experienced before. Because of COVID-19 lockdowns that swept the country for months, many people stayed with the person that lived in their house with them, whether it was roommates, parents or spouses. Because spouses were together nearly constantly, many theorized that divorce rates…
On March 27, the Supreme Court of Ohio and Gov. Mike DeWine issued orders tolling all pending civil, criminal and administrative matters across the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In other words, while cases are traditionally subjected to court-mandated timelines to ensure efficiency, the Supreme Court and governor agreed to hit the pause button on pending litigation and…
At this point, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act is old news. Passed on March 27, 2020, the legislation was intended to provide some measure of relief to Americans as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in the United States. Of course, there are divergent opinions on how well it met this goal, but it is important…
By guest author, Natalie Grandy, Ph.D., clinical and forensic psychologist, of Premier Behavioral Health Services I was recently asked to talk about how to cope emotionally with the turmoil that COVID-19 has created for so many people. Like a “good psychologist,” I explained the science behind the benefits of getting eight hours of sleep, balanced meals, and regular exercise on…
By guest authors, Michelle L. Taylor and David J. Rubis from Fairport Wealth* Many of our clients have inquired about their finances during these uncertain times. To help, we asked Michelle L. Taylor, CRPC® and David J. Rubis, AIF® of Fairport Wealth to discuss some tips and strategies on managing your financial wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have entered…
Section 14(e) of the Order states that “[t]ravel required by law enforcement or court order, including to transport children pursuant to a custody agreement” is Essential Travel and permitted during this time. The custody agreement need not specifically address times of National Emergency or Global Pandemic to fall within this provision. The Domestic Relations attorneys at Zashin & Rich believe…