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How Courts Handle Custody When One Parent Works Nights

Working nights does not cost you custody in Ohio. Learn how courts build parenting schedules around shift work under R.C. 3109.051, and how to prepare.

How to Choose the Right Family Law Attorney for Your Care

Facing a legal matter involving your family—whether it is a divorce, a child custody dispute, or drafting a prenuptial agreement—is often one of the most emotional and life-altering experiences you will encounter. During these critical moments, having a compassionate and skilled legal advocate on your side makes all the difference. Finding the right family law …
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Divorce Mediation vs Litigation in Ohio: Which is Better?

Choosing to end a marriage is one of the most difficult life decisions a person can make. Once that decision is made, the very next question is often: How do we actually get through this? In Ohio, divorcing couples generally find themselves choosing between two distinct paths to resolve their differences: mediation and litigation. For …
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What Happens if You Move Out Before Filing for Divorce in Ohio

When a marriage is coming to an end, the atmosphere inside the home can become incredibly tense, uncomfortable, or even hostile. It is completely natural to want physical distance, and many spouses immediately start thinking about packing their bags. However, making a sudden exit can deeply impact the outcome of your legal proceedings. If you …
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Protecting Your Business During Divorce

Building a business takes years of grit, sacrifice, and financial investment. It is often more than just an asset, it is your livelihood, your passion, and your future. However, if you are facing the end of a marriage, that business could be caught in the crosshairs. When going through a marriage dissolution or divorce, one …
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What Documents You Should Gather Before Filing for Divorce

Filing for divorce in Columbus isn’t just an emotional hurdle; it’s a massive administrative task. Before you even head down to the Franklin County Clerk of Courts, you need a paper trail. Ohio is an equitable distribution state. This doesn’t necessarily mean a 50/50 split every time, but it does mean the court wants to …
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Man trying to navigate business in a divorce

When the Party’s Over: How Substance Abuse Impacts Child Custody in Ohio

Living in or around Columbus, you’re used to the unpredictable change of Ohio weather, but nothing compares to the turbulence of a custody battle involving substance abuse. Whether it’s a struggle with alcohol, prescription meds, or other substances, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In the eyes of an Ohio family court, the only thing that …
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Parenting Time Refusal: What if My Child Doesn’t Want to Go?

It’s one of the most stressful positions a parent can find themselves in. The car is packed, the other parent is waiting at the exchange location, and your child is having a full-blown meltdown, adamant that they aren’t going. In that moment, your instinct as a parent is to protect your child’s emotional well-being. However, …
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What Happens If Your Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers in Ohio?

One of the most common misconceptions we encounter at KRK Family Law is the belief that a divorce requires the consent of both parties to proceed. Many clients come into our Columbus office feeling trapped, fearing that because their spouse refuses to sign the paperwork, they are legally bound to a failed marriage. To be …
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parellel parenting vs. co-parenting in Ohio

Parallel Parenting vs. Co-Parenting: Which Works Best in High-Conflict Cases?

Divorce marks the end of a marriage, but for parents, it is the beginning of a new, often complicated professional relationship. The goal is to raise healthy, well-adjusted children, yet the path to getting there depends entirely on the level of conflict between the adults. While “co-parenting” is the term most people are familiar with, …
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