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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…
Hundreds of billions of dollars have accumulated in donor-advised funds since this vehicle was created all the way back in the 1930s. In fact, an estimated $110 billion is sitting in these funds right now. All, or at least virtually all, of the biggest investment firms in the country now offer this type of philanthropic product to investors, and these…
In 2015, Ohio voters declined to legalize marijuana for reasons from concerns about marijuana use to concerns about regulation ability, to concerns about the language and impact of the proposed constitutional changes. But in 2016, then-Gov. John Kasich signed House Bill 523 to legalize cannabis use for medical reasons. Medical marijuana is now legal in 33 states, with 11 of…
Chanukah is right around the corner. So is the end of another tax year. Many are thinking of gift giving, and wanting to plan and budget smartly. This may be doubly true if you are thinking about your estate plan and if and how you can pass on your wealth during your lifetime. Depending on the size of any planned…
Although some object to labeling it a “crisis,” there is at least widespread consensus that, whatever we call it, our higher education system could be improved. Student loan debt in the United States tops $1.6 trillion. And as many as one in 10 of those 44 million borrowers are defaulting on their debt. Higher education costs and student loan debt…
It is estimated that as many as three-quarters of Americans have insufficient retirement savings and a full quarter may have no retirement savings at all. And, given that the majority of workers receive none of the pension benefits that had been common among prior generations, many Americans are left to either continue working longer than intended, or to survive solely…