#Skinner&Associates – Skinner & Associates https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog Attorneys in Reynoldsburg & Columbus OH Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:23:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.18 Prenuptial Agreements: What You Need to Know https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/prenuptial-agreements-what-you-need-to-know/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 21:23:23 +0000 http://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/?p=200 A prenuptial agreement (or prenup) is an arrangement that can determine what will happen to yours and your spouse’s income, debt, and assets in the event of divorce, separation or death. A prenuptial agreement is entered into before marriage and although the idea of drafting one may be uncomfortable, it is not decidedly a bad...Read More

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]]> What You Need to Know About Stepparent Adoption https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-stepparent-adoption/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:05:37 +0000 http://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/?p=183 If you’ve chosen to expand your role as a stepparent and want to legally adopt your stepchild, there are a few steps you’ll need to follow before it becomes finalized. Obtain Consent: each birth parent needs to consent to the adoption in order to move forward. In certain specific situations, you may not need consent....Read More

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]]> Education Law: What it means to you https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/education-law-what-it-means-to-you/ https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/education-law-what-it-means-to-you/#respond Thu, 15 Mar 2018 18:19:09 +0000 http://u12525.tempurl.em4b.com/blog/?p=131 Martin Luther King, Jr. once said “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” While we can all agree on the importance of a great education, sometimes there are snags along the way. Education law is one...Read More

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]]> https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/education-law-what-it-means-to-you/feed/ 0 Employment Law at Skinner & Associates https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/employment-law-at-skinner-associates/ https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/employment-law-at-skinner-associates/#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2018 14:55:38 +0000 http://u12525.tempurl.em4b.com/blog/?p=124 It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a job for the first time, or if you’ve recently been terminated, it’s important for you to understand your rights as an employee. Both federal and state governments have enacted a wide range of employment laws protecting employees from discriminatory treatment, unfair labor practices, unsafe work conditions, and...Read More

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]]> The Importance of Estate Planning https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/the-importance-of-estate-planning/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 15:02:33 +0000 https://skinnerattorneys.wordpress.com/?p=92 Here are just several ways estate planning will benefit you and your family, from the American Bar Association.

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]]> A Closer Look at Child Custody https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/a-closer-look-at-child-custody/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 21:47:48 +0000 https://skinnerattorneys.wordpress.com/?p=89 In most child custody cases, legal custody is awarded to both parents (joint legal custody), unless it is shown that one parent is somehow unfit, or is incapable of making decisions about the child's upbringing.

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]]> Skinner & Associates – Now Certified in Mediation https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/skinner-associates-now-certified-in-mediation/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 16:12:59 +0000 https://skinnerattorneys.wordpress.com/?p=81 When two parties cannot come to an amicable solution, sometimes they call upon a mediator to help settle the issue. Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution that utilizes an unbiased third party. The mediator does not make a decision but rather provides suggestions and helps to create the dialogue to come to an...Read More

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]]> Five Things You Should Know About Personal Injury Cases https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/five-things-you-should-know-about-personal-injury-cases/ Wed, 20 Sep 2017 19:06:46 +0000 https://skinnerattorneys.wordpress.com/?p=75 Being injured in an accident can be a very overwhelming and difficult time. In addition to the physical pain from an accident, you might also be strapped with lost wages and other stressors. Having a qualified attorney guiding you through the process is important as you navigate a personal injury claim. An insurance company will...Read More

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]]> What is a Guardianship and Why Does It Matter? https://skinnerattorneys.com/blog/what-is-a-guardianship-and-why-does-it-matter/ Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:27:20 +0000 https://skinnerattorneys.wordpress.com/?p=64 A guardian is a person who is legally responsible for another individual who is unable to manage his or her own affairs.

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