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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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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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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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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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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Divorce is rarely a simple process, but when one parent has a criminal record, the legal complications can get more challenging to navigate. In Ohio, the court’s primary focus during any domestic relations case involving children is the “best interests of the child” standard. When a parent has a history of arrests or convictions, that …
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The fundamental difference between spousal support (historically called alimony) and child support lies in the intended beneficiary. Child support is the right of the child. It is designed to ensure that the child’s standard of living remains as consistent as possible across both households. Spousal support, on the other hand, is intended to address the …
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One of the most frequent fears for a service member facing deployment is that their absence will be used against them in a future custody battle. Ohio law is very clear on this point: military service, including past, present, or potential future deployment, cannot be the sole factor used by a court to justify a …
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Ohio operates under the principle of equitable distribution. This means that marital property is divided fairly, though not always in a perfectly equal 50/50 split. Retirement benefits acquired during the marriage are considered marital property, regardless of which spouse’s name is on the account. Marital vs. Separate Property in Retirement The first step in any …
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The days of relying solely on verbal agreements or scattered text messages for child custody arrangements are fading. For parents navigating the complexities of divorce or separation in Ohio, the challenge often lies in maintaining clear, conflict-free communication. This is where co-parenting apps come into play. But a common question arises in legal proceedings: Do …
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