Jesse R. Mann | Ohio Real Estate Lawyer | Tax Attorney | Real Estate Lawyers Ohio http://thelibertylawyer.com Ohio Real Estate Tax Law | Ohio Property Tax Attorney Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:03:20 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Dividing Retirement Investments Is A Long Process http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/dividing-retirement-investments-is-a-long-process/2011/09/14/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/dividing-retirement-investments-is-a-long-process/2011/09/14/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:40:37 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=1123 However, when one or both parties needs to liquidate some retirement funds to pay debts or purchase a house, it is a problem that the process takes so long. The benefit of the long process is the ability for the spouse receiving a share of the other spouse's account to cash out their share without tax penalty. When the parties are dividing an IRA (individual retirement account), a QDRO is not necessary. The bank should implement the division as set forth in a court-signed decree. If one or both parties cashes all or part of the account there is usually an early withdrawal penalty. Consequently, the division of an IRA provides a time advantage, but a tax disadvantage; and the division of a 401(k) or pension provides a tax advantage, but a time disadvantage.]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/dividing-retirement-investments-is-a-long-process/2011/09/14/feed/ 0 Marriage Confidential http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/marriage-confidential/2011/09/14/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/marriage-confidential/2011/09/14/#comments Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:01:52 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=1113 The Post-Romantic Age of Workhorse Wives, Royal Children, Undersexed Spouses, and Rebel Couples Who Are Rewriting the Rules By Pamela Haag
“In this timely and thought-provoking analysis of modern coupledom, Pamela Haag& paints a vivid tableau of the ‘semi-happy’ couple. Written with wit and aplomb, this page turner will instigate an insurrection against our marital complacency.” ~Esther Perel, author of Mating in Captivity
Pamela Haag has written the generational "big book" on modern marriage, a mesmerizing, sometimes salacious look at the semi-happy ambivalence lurking just below the surface of many marriages today. The spouses may rarely fight—they may maintain a sincere affection for each other—but one or both may harbor a melancholy sense that something important is missing. Remarkably, this side of the marriage story hasn't been told or analyzed—until now. Meticulously researched and injected with insightful firsthand accounts and welcome doses of humor, Marriage Confidential articulates for a generation that grew up believing they would "have it all" why they have ended up disenchanted. Haag introduces us to contemporary marriages where spouses act more like life partners than lovers; children occupy an uncontested position at the center of the marital relationship; and even the romantic staples of sexual fidelity and passion are assailed from all sides—so much so that spouses can end up having affairs online almost by accident. Blending tales from the front lines of matrimony with cultural history, surveys, and research covert-ops (such as joining an online affair-finding site and posting a personal ad in the New York Review of Books), Haag paints a detailed picture of the state of marriage today. And to show what's possible as well as what's melancholy in our post-romantic age, Haag seeks out marriages with a twist—rebels who are quietly brainstorming and evolving the scripts around career, money, social life, child rearing, and sex. Provocative but sympathetic, forward-thinking and bold, here, at last, is a manifesto for living large in marriage. ]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/marriage-confidential/2011/09/14/feed/ 0 We The People http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/we-the-people/2011/09/13/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/we-the-people/2011/09/13/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:44:07 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=1092 Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who, are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens.
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon. George Washington
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Article. I. Section. 1. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. Section. 2. The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People of the several States, and the Electors in each State shall have the Qualifications requisite for Electors of the most numerous Branch of the State Legislature. No Person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained to the Age of twenty five Years, and been seven Years a Citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an Inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/we-the-people/2011/09/13/feed/ 0 2011 Income Tax Cut Marks Final Step in Historic Tax Reform Plan http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/2011-income-tax-cut-marks-final-step-in-historic-tax-reform-plan/2011/09/13/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/2011-income-tax-cut-marks-final-step-in-historic-tax-reform-plan/2011/09/13/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:05:46 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=1086 http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/2011-income-tax-cut-marks-final-step-in-historic-tax-reform-plan/2011/09/13/feed/ 0 Delaware County Property Taxes Due by February 10th http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/delaware-county-property-taxes-due-by-february-10th/2011/02/05/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/delaware-county-property-taxes-due-by-february-10th/2011/02/05/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 16:49:46 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=954 hat tip: Shanna Lafontaine According to the Delaware County Treasurer, Jon Peterson, property owners can expect to receive their 2010 first half tax bill in the mail the first week of January 2011. Payments may be made in person at the Delaware County Office of the Treasurer at 140 North Sandusky Street Delaware, OH 43015 between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or at local Delaware County and Huntington Banks within Delaware County. The Treasurer accepts payment through a credit card processing company, Official Payments HERE. Official Payments charges a 2.5% convenience fee for utilizing their credit card processing services. This fee is not collected by Delaware County. By law, first half payments paid after February 10th, 2011 will be assessed a penalty regardless of whether or not the taxpayer received a bill. The Treasurer has no authority to waive penalties. ]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/delaware-county-property-taxes-due-by-february-10th/2011/02/05/feed/ 0 Masculine Leadership Needed Now More Than Ever http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/masculine-leadership-needed-now-more-than-ever/2010/06/19/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/masculine-leadership-needed-now-more-than-ever/2010/06/19/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 15:40:20 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=905 Chuck Baldwin As we approach Father's Day this Sunday, I think it is necessary to once again draw attention to what has become one of America's greatest problems: the dearth of masculine leadership in the home. As everyone universally acknowledges, there are more children being raised by single mothers today than at any time in our nation's history. Obviously, divorce is far and away the biggest contributor to this unfortunate phenomenon. But another factor is that many women are choosing to have children out of wedlock. And, of course, a small percentage of single mothers became this way due to the premature deaths of their husbands. But it is safe to say that the vast majority of fatherless families are the result of choice, not circumstance. The ramifications of raising children without a father are taking a toll, not only on children, but also on society itself. According to published reports, 63% of teen suicides come from fatherless homes, 90% of all runaways and homeless children come from fatherless homes, 80% of rapists come from fatherless homes, 85% of children with behavioral problems come from fatherless homes, 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes, 75% of all adolescent patients in chemical abuse centers come from fatherless homes, and 85% of all youths in prison come from fatherless homes. See the following sources for these (and related) stats: http://www.fathermag.com/news/1780-stats.shtml http://fathersforlife.org/divorce/chldrndiv.htm Before militant feminists assail me as a sexist and male chauvinist, I most certainly understand that there are many examples of women who have overcome the most adverse circumstances in order to raise fine, upstanding children. I not only understand it theoretically, but I also understand it practically, as a single mother raised my wife, and she turned out marvelously (as did her older sister and younger brother). My mother-in-law is among the outstanding success stories of single women who have overcome some of the most adverse circumstances possible to successfully raise three young children. All three children are living prosperous, productive lives, and not one of them is dysfunctional or criminal. So, to all the Betty Friedans out there, please spare me your jaded knee-jerk reactions and mindless accusations!]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/masculine-leadership-needed-now-more-than-ever/2010/06/19/feed/ 0 Foreclosure : Introduction to Foreclosure http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/foreclosure-introduction-to-foreclosure/2010/06/15/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/foreclosure-introduction-to-foreclosure/2010/06/15/#comments Wed, 16 Jun 2010 02:07:47 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=897 Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments or have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? If you are unable to make your mortgage payment: 1. Don't ignore the problem. The further behind you become, the harder it will be to reinstate your loan and the more likely that you will lose your house. 2. Contact your lender as soon as you realize that you have a problem. Lenders do not want your house. They have options to help borrowers through difficult financial times, and there are a variety of programs available that may be able to provide assistance. For example, the Ohio Department of Development offers the Ohio Home Rescue Fund. 3. Open and respond to all mail from your lender. The first notices you receive will offer good information about foreclosure prevention options that can help you weather financial problems. Later mail may include important notice of pending legal action. Your failure to open the mail will not be an excuse in foreclosure court. ]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/foreclosure-introduction-to-foreclosure/2010/06/15/feed/ 0 The Bounds of Advocacy http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/the-bounds-of-advocacy/2010/06/02/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/the-bounds-of-advocacy/2010/06/02/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 14:35:14 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=881 New Guide to Ethical Conduct The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) has recently revised 'The Bounds of Advocacy,' a publication which sets forth goals for ethical conduct in the practice of family and divorce law. Existing codes often fail to provide adequate guidance to lawyers. Family law disputes occur in a volatile and emotional environment, and parties in matrimonial disputes often need to interact for years to come. Potential harm to the children is a significant problem for which ethical guidance is also needed. The new "Bounds" contains sections on competence and advice, communication and decision-making responsibility, conflicts of interest, fees, client conduct, children, professional cooperation, and the attorney as mediator or arbitrator. It incorporates most of the material in the earlier version, published in 1991, while expanding and fine-tuning certain areas based on recent developments in divorce and family law. It has a number of significant changes and improvements over the earlier version:
  • It recognizes and addresses the increased use of alternatives to litigation for resolving disputes.
  • It has an entire chapter devoted to issues involving children, including child abuse and bringing children to court as witnesses.
  • It contains specific sections dealing with materials received in error or confidential materials received from unknown or unauthorized sources.
The new "Bounds" has been published as a booklet and can be purchased for $10 by calling 1-800-422-6595. From our law office in Westerville, Ohio, Jesse R. Mann, Attorney at Law, provides comprehensive family law services to clients throughout Central Ohio, in Franklin County, Licking County, Delaware County, Knox County, Morrow County, and the communities of Columbus, Newark, Sunbury, Galena, Ashley, Delaware, Mt. Vernon, Centerburg, Worthington, New Albany, Radnor, Prospect, Lewis Center, Kilbourne, Galena, Mt. Gilead, Cardington, Marengo, Sparta, Ostrander, Shawnee Hills, and Powell. We provide legal services and legal advice for Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Alimony, Child Support, Spousal Support, criminal defense.]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/the-bounds-of-advocacy/2010/06/02/feed/ 0 Judge Brown Swearing-In Ceremony Set for Today http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/judge-brown-swearing-in-ceremony-set-for-today/2010/05/03/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/judge-brown-swearing-in-ceremony-set-for-today/2010/05/03/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 12:52:45 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=848 Hat tip: Ohio Supreme Court The Honorable Eric Brown, Judge of the Franklin County Probate Court, will be sworn in on Monday as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio at a public ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at the Ohio Statehouse. The event will include the administration of the oath of office by Justice Paul E. Pfeifer and remarks by Judge Brown. On April 14, Gov. Ted Strickland named Judge Brown to the vacancy on the Supreme Court following the late Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer's unexpected death on April 2. What: Swearing-In Ceremony When: 11:30 a.m., Monday, May 3, 2010 Where: Ohio Statehouse, North Hearing Room, Senate Annex The ceremony will be broadcast live at www.sc.ohio.gov and on cable television via The Ohio Channel. Visit www.ohiochannel.org for channels and rebroadcast times. Contact: Joe Smith at 614.387.9017.]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/judge-brown-swearing-in-ceremony-set-for-today/2010/05/03/feed/ 1 National Foster Care Month Celebrates Mother’s Day: Saluting the Women Who Parent Our Nation’s Most Vulnerable Youth http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/national-foster-care-month-celebrates-mother%e2%80%99s-day-saluting-the-women-who-parent-our-nation%e2%80%99s-most-vulnerable-youth/2010/05/01/ http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/national-foster-care-month-celebrates-mother%e2%80%99s-day-saluting-the-women-who-parent-our-nation%e2%80%99s-most-vulnerable-youth/2010/05/01/#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 13:55:57 +0000 admin http://thelibertylawyer.com/?p=659 Washington D.C. -- This Mother's Day, the National Foster Care Month Partnership pays tribute to the legions of women who parent our nation's most vulnerable youth, while sending out an urgent call for more individuals and families to step-up and help to change a lifetime for a child or youth in foster care. Following up on a week of activities in Washington, D.C. that kicked off National Foster Care Month, the Partnership highlights the need for more foster and adoptive parents throughout the nation. Currently, there are only 137,000 licensed foster families in the United States, with nearly 500,000 children in foster care. For those fortunate enough to be living with a family, Mother's Day is an opportunity to say "thank you" to the kind and compassionate women who lovingly parent them. However, for the thousands of children, teens and young adults who have no caring, committed mom in their lives, Mother's Day is a cruel reminder of the painful void in their lives. The most pressing need lies in recruiting families from all walks of life to foster, adopt, or mentor older youth. This year alone, 26,000 young people will age out of the child welfare system without a family or a caring adult who is committed to being a lasting presence in their lives. Too many of these young adults, facing life's challenges alone, experience homelessness, poor or no education, incarceration, and addiction. ]]> http://thelibertylawyer.com/http:/thelibertylawyer.com/national-foster-care-month-celebrates-mother%e2%80%99s-day-saluting-the-women-who-parent-our-nation%e2%80%99s-most-vulnerable-youth/2010/05/01/feed/ 0