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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Divorce is rarely easy on children, but when the children involved are teenagers, the challenges to crafting an effective parenting plan become uniquely complex. The transition from childhood to young adulthood brings new needs for independence, stability, and involvement in decisions that directly affect their lives. We understand that a “one size fits all” parenting …
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When couples separate, the focus usually lands on dividing homes, accounts, and custody schedules. But for many Ohio families, the toughest question is one that rarely gets talked about first: what happens to pets in an Ohio divorce? Whether it’s a dog who sleeps at your feet every night or a cat who’s been with …
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The thought of divorce or separation can be overwhelming, and few issues are more stressful than determining where your children will live and who will make the critical decisions about their future. When clients come to KRK Family Law, one of the most common questions we hear is: “Can I get sole custody?” In Ohio …
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