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Do We Have to Sell Our House in a Divorce?
November 10, 2021
Your home is your biggest asset, and more likely than not, you share it with your spouse. In the case of a divorce, how will you manage to split your biggest asset? Houses are complicated because they can’t easily be divided and shared. Is your only option to sell and split the proceeds?
Answering Some of Your FAQs About Divorce and Child Custody
September 24, 2021
No one goes into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, and many couples who find themselves looking at the breakdown of the marriage are overwhelmed with how to begin the process of filing for divorce. Divorce is a legal proceeding, and since most divorcing couples are not intimately familiar with the legal system, […]
Do You Really Need a Divorce Attorney?
September 13, 2021
Filing for divorce is a stressful and emotional time. You may think that your divorce will be straightforward enough to where you and your spouse can handle it on your own. If you’re both in agreement, why do you need an attorney? In fact, most couples filing for divorce can benefit from an attorney. Even […]
Common Steps in the Divorce Process Explained
August 30, 2021
Filing for divorce is a stressful and emotional process. Many couples quickly become overwhelmed trying to navigate the process and aren’t sure of the steps involved, let alone how to proceed through them while protecting themselves. Before filing for divorce, taking time to understand the process can make the situation far less overwhelming.
Do I Forgo Custody if I Miss Too Many Visitations?
June 14, 2021
What remains after child custody battles can feel like proverbial dark clouds that hang over your life. Kids need two parents in their lives, and you have fought tooth and nail to make sure you have time to see your children. However, the visitation schedule laid out in a child custody agreement may become difficult […]
What is a Dissolution?
May 26, 2021
The Difference Between a Contested Divorce and Dissolution A dissolution, simply put, is an amicable divorce where both spouses agree on the terms or issues involved in the divorce and can take care of settling the divorce out of court, only presenting the terms to the court for approval. This doesn’t mean that all the […]
How is Child Support Calculated?
May 12, 2021
During the divorce process, both the child custody agreement and the child support amount will be determined. Parents are often very concerned with how a divorce will affect their children, and these are two of the biggest decisions that will impact the child’s future after the divorce. Deciding custody and visitation will usually impact the […]
Can COVID-19 Affect Parental Rights?
March 24, 2021
Child custody agreements can be difficult to navigate in normal times. You hope that your ex is following the terms of the agreement, you hope that you can co-parent effectively, and most importantly, you hope your children feel safe and secure. COVID-19, in many cases, has made these things more difficult to navigate.
How to Deal with a Difficult Spouse During Divorce
January 26, 2021
Divorce is a difficult situation. Dealing with a difficult spouse during a divorce can make things so much worse. Your spouse may try to play the victim and paint you in a poor light, may try to manipulate you, or may attempt to drag out issues that could be resolved with compromise during the process. […]
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 […]