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When Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in late March, media attention focused primarily upon newly-created stimulus funds and expanded unemployment benefits. As a result, the CARES Act also temporarily expanded the tax benefits associated with charitable contributions for the individual taxpayer. Traditionally, taxpayers fell into one of two categories with respect to the financial implications…
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…
News recently broke about a new “tell-all” book covering America’s first lady. “The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump,” written by Pulitzer prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan, promises to reveal an enigmatic and well-curated woman who is shrewd and savvy well beyond her wider portrayal in the news and in popular culture. A spokesperson for…
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…
In Monasky v. Taglieri, SCOTUS took the opportunity to define “habitual residence” and proclaimed a uniform legal standard for the first time. The decision alters the trajectory of U.S. Hague Convention jurisprudence on this issue. By Amy Keating and Chris Reynolds, Family Lawyers* On December 11, 2019, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) heard oral argument in Monasky v. Taglieri,1…
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine issued Executive Order 2020-01D March 9 declaring a state of emergency in Ohio due to the novel coronavirus. The governor and his cabinet have issued numerous additional executive orders since that time, all aimed at stemming the spread of the virus in the state and providing some measure of financial relief to Ohio citizens and businesses.…
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…
We are, obviously, disappointed in the outcome of the Supreme Court case Monasky v. Taglieri, especially for its impact upon Michelle Monasky and her daughter. Like all matters before the Supreme Court, however, this case had, and has, implications bigger than the impact on the particular litigants. While our involvement in this case has always been about achieving justice for…