What's next for student debt relief? United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has blocked the plan Biden announced the loan cancellation program in August. Under its terms, many borrowers who earned less than $125,000 during the pandemic should receive up to $10,000 in student loan forgiveness. Borrowers who received Pell Grants, federal [...]
Recent empty nester? Do you have a child in college? Summer is coming to an end. The back-to-school season may have brought many changes to your household. Having children go away to college is an exciting, and often emotional, time for many families. While things may be changing, your love for your child remains the [...]
Ohio has lifted most of the restrictive rules due to COVID-19. What does that mean for anyone paying or receiving child support. If you have had a change in income due to COVID-19, you may want to seek a modification of your Ohio child support order. You may also be able to request a modification [...]
JANICE H. BARR Attorney 513-241-6650 jbarr@godbeylaw.com Janice H. Barr is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio and a proud graduate of Oak Hills High School. She attended the University of Cincinnati majoring in International Affairs. While at UC, Janice was an active member of the marching band, the sorority Tau Beta [...]
When people think of the dissolution of marriage, they may think of dividing property and establishing visitation. However, divorce is much more than that. Divorcing couples need to consider their finances, possible changes to their will, whether or not they can afford to keep the house among other things. Unfortunately for many couples, divorce is [...]
Financial issues can create enormous stress. If you are having trouble meeting your financial obligations and debt payments, it's important to understand that you may have significant options available for you. The sooner you take action to resolve the issue, the better off you will be. Too many people are afraid to face their financial [...]
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Dear Clients, I hope this letter finds you and your family all safe and healthy. Like you, the attorneys and staff at Godbey Law have also spent the last several weeks adjusting to a world with COVID-19. This means understanding how it affects our staff and our clients, then making the necessary adjustments to daily [...]
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MAKING A WILL? Right now, to stay safe during this COVID-19 pandemic and help “flatten the curve”, we are all Sheltering-at-Home. In addition to repainting the kitchen and putting in the garden, the To-Do List may include getting your Last Will & Testament prepared. Who would you like your executor to [...]
Employers who have less than 500 employees likely cannot terminate them for taking off work in order to care for their children. Currently, Ohio Schools are closed for business. Many parents do not have someone available to watch their children. Working parents for the first time are also becoming home-school teachers. These parents are faced [...]
