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Mental Health and Its Impact on Parental Rights After Divorce
October 8, 2015
Nobody wants to deal with the tremendous stress of divorce. It’s usually a last resort that couples feel is absolutely necessary in order to salvage their personal well being. Divorce marks the end of a marriage and the start of single life, along with the many changes and challenges that come with it. But, this […]
Common Mistakes Parents Make During a Custody Battle (Part 1)
August 20, 2015
One of the most difficult aspects of any divorce can be reaching a fair, healthy conclusion as to who will primarily care for your children. In some circumstances, this decision can be simple if one parent cannot care for the kids for any number of reasons. Illness, job requirements, financial woes, or legal problems are […]
5 Things Not To Do When Getting Divorced
August 13, 2015
Marriage is tough, and sadly, there are times when the best solution to a crumbling relationship is to separate and divorce. This decision is usually difficult, and not decided easily. But, sometimes it is the best resolution to ending a destructive marriage. But, too often, the process is made even more difficult because one, or […]
What to Do When You Don’t Want to Sign Divorce Papers
July 15, 2015
Couples often find themselves at a junction in their marriage where they have to decide which fork in the road is right for them. Do they work through their problems, attempting to revive new life into the relationship, or do they choose the alternative, parting ways altogether? Sadly, the decision can be extremely difficult, and […]
A Toledo Divorce Attorney Explains Ending a Cohabitation Arrangement
July 1, 2015
You’ve probably all repeated the lyrics of that old kid song, “First comes love, then comes marriage; then comes ‘Becky’ with a baby carriage.” That children’s rhyme was very popular 50 years ago, frequently being chanted through rounds of double-dutch jump rope and hand-slapping games. But, times have changed and we’ve moved into a new […]
Determining Pet Custody After Divorce in Ohio
June 30, 2015
If you’re facing a divorce situation in your marriage, you both probably have a checklist of items to sort through in order to divide up all you’ve acquired throughout your marriage. Who gets the house or car? What about your furniture and appliances? How do you fairly divide up your finances? And, most importantly, how […]
Questions to Ask Your Toledo Divorce Lawyer About Keeping Your Home
May 11, 2015
One of the many difficult tasks that you must figure out while going through a divorce is how to divide up your belongings when everything is said and done. This is especially hard when you both feel entitled to, or have a desire to, keeping the same things. Minor purchases, like furniture or even family […]
Defending Yourself Against False Accusations from Children’s Services With a Toledo Family Law Attorney
April 24, 2015
You love your children. As a parent, you work and you try your best to balance life’s difficulties and stresses. You’re not a perfect parent, but honestly, no parent is. Everyone makes mistakes as a parent. You’re not a bad parent. So, what are you supposed to do when Lucas County Children’s Services stops by […]
A Toledo Divorce Attorney Explains Guardian ad Litems
April 16, 2015
Who is a guardian ad litem? A guardian ad litem is (GAL) is a person appointed by the family court as the child’s representative in divorce, responsibility or parental rights cases. The GAL advocates for the children’s interests and is often an independent voice in court. A guardian ad litem plays a crucial role when […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Knowledgeable Toledo Divorce Lawyer
March 17, 2015
By the time most people in Toledo, Ohio, are past the point of trying to repair their marriage and just want out, they are too stressed to take on the process of a divorce by themselves. While just getting out quickly and starting life over might sound appealing, if someone doesn’t take the time to […]