You and your spouse have reached a fork in the road and have decided to go your separate ways. Neither one of you is at fault, and you both agree that ending the marriage is what’s best. You technically have three options if you live in the state of Ohio.… Read more
Every custody case is unique. And while formally pursuing shared parenting (ie joint custody) through the court system may seem overwhelming, it’s a wise decision compared to not having any type of custody agreement. Your main goal as you develop the joint custody plan should be to avoid gray areas and capture as much detail as possible.… Read more
Over the past year of the pandemic, many people learned just how critical it is to protect themselves both legally and financially. You never know what’s around the corner. And while all of us can have the passing thought “That’ll never happen to me,” if there’s one thing 2020 taught us, it’s that unexpected illness or death does not discriminate.… Read more
You’re shell-shocked because you just found out that a loved one filed a restraining order against you. Maybe it came out of left-field, or maybe trouble has been brewing for a while. Either way, it’s important to know what to do when someone files a restraining order against you.… Read more
You’re getting a divorce, and thankfully, you and your spouse seem to agree on everything. You get along well and have come to terms on all of the major items and the minor ones, including:
Now you’re wondering: Should you still retain a divorce attorney?… Read more
You’re facing a situation no parent wants to face: the need for a child custody lawyer. You’re already overwhelmed from going through a divorce or separation; now you have to think about this. How do you find the right lawyer, and what do you even look for as you search?… Read more
In life, change is inevitable whether intended or not. Just when you start to feel settled, a curveball comes your way. In the last year and a half COVID-19 has greatly impacted family incomes. We can’t expect things to always stay the same, and that’s the case when it comes to child or spousal support, too.… Read more
When you’re newly engaged and planning a wedding to the love of your life, the last thing you want to think about is a prenup, so very romantic? Prenuptial/antenuptial (prenup) agreements often have a negative connotation because they only occur with divorce, and no one wants to start a marriage with that mindset.… Read more
Going through a divorce is stressful for more reasons than one. This stress is even more apparent when you discover that your spouse is cheating and hiding assets from you. What should you do?
First, some background: During the divorce process, both people are required to disclose all of their assets and liabilities to each other and the Court.… Read more
It’s a frustrating situation: Your ex refuses to pay a dime in child support. You know they are working. You’re financially on your own while caring for a child. No one wants to find themselves in this position. What do you do?… Read more
It’s a frustrating situation: Your ex refuses to pay a dime in child support. You know they are working. You’re financially on your own while caring for a child. No one wants to find themselves in this position. What do you do?… Read more
It’s a frustrating situation: Your ex refuses to pay a dime in child support. You know they are working. You’re financially on your own while caring for a child. No one wants to find themselves in this position. What do you do?… Read more
