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How to Find a Good Divorce Attorney
January 14, 2021
Once you’ve made the difficult decision to end your marriage, the next step is to find an attorney. Many in this position don’t know where to start or how to evaluate the attorneys they find. You don’t need to hire the first attorney you meet. Getting referrals from friends or family is a good place […]
Who Pays for a Divorce in Ohio?
December 28, 2020
Getting a divorce is not only emotionally difficult but can be financially difficult as well. Even if your divorce is amicable and resolved quickly, there are still fees associated with filing for divorce. For some couples, the cost can be thousands of dollars, and in complicated situations it can go as high as tens of […]
Things to Consider When Divorcing During a Global Pandemic
December 17, 2020
Divorce is always stressful and divorcing during a global pandemic can be even more difficult. If you are considering filing for divorce during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are extra variables to consider than if you are filing at a calmer time. Your attorney is there to help you navigate filing for divorce, even during a […]
What Happens if a Custody Order is Violated?
December 3, 2020
When you separate from your co-parent, you will have a custody order with regards to your children. In a perfect world, both parents will follow the court order to the benefit of their children. In reality, this isn’t always the case, and one parent may violate the custody order. The other parent may feel powerless, […]
7 Things You Need to Do Before Filing for Divorce
October 28, 2020
When divorce is on the horizon, take some time to plan and create a path to follow before you file. You are making the decision to dissolve your marriage, so you probably understand that this is a life-changing choice and will not be an easy path to navigate. Although it will be an emotional experience, […]
What Happens if I Missed Visitation Time with My Child During Quarantine?
October 16, 2020
Visitation schedules may have been impacted, especially at the beginning of the pandemic response, and many parents who were due visitation and missed their time with their children want to know if there is anything they can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruption on many aspects of daily life, and for […]
Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Ohio?
September 30, 2020
Years ago, most divorces ended with one parent granted custody who would receive child support, and one parent allowed visitation who would pay the child support. Things have changed, and more family courts understand that both parents should be involved in raising children, even after divorce. Most divorced parents have some degree of joint custody. […]
Which Parent is Granted Custody if They’re Not Married?
July 28, 2020
When you have children, ending a relationship can be difficult. Not only are you separating as a couple, but you will have to negotiate how to divide parenting time and responsibilities. You need to think about parental rights, relationships, and other factors. While this is challenging for any couple, it can be even more complicated […]
Is Separation Better Than a Divorce?
June 9, 2020
Many people think of separation as a stop on the road to divorce. In the case of a trial separation, this may be true. Anyone can physically separate at any time without getting the court involved, and sometimes this separation is the first step. However, a legal separation and divorce are much more similar, and […]
Is Estate Planning the Same as a Will?
May 19, 2020
Estate plans and wills both indicate your end of life wishes when it comes to choosing guardians and naming heirs. Both ensure that your assets will not be left for the courts to distribute as they see fit. An estate plan and a will are both important legal documents, but they are not the same […]