Is An Uncontested Divorce Attorney Necessary?

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:

• Child custody, parenting time, and parenting responsibilities
• Amount and duration of child support, if applicable
• Amount and duration of any spousal support (alimony), if applicable
• Division of all assets
• Division of all debts

Now you’re wondering: Should you still retain a divorce attorney?… Read more

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What to Look For in a Child Custody Lawyer

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

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How to Modify Child Support

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

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Prenup Agreement Dos and Don’ts to Consider

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

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Is Your Spouse Cheating and Hiding Assets? Here’s What to Do

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

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What to Do When Your Ex Won’t Pay Child Support

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

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How to Get Full Custody

When it comes to pursuing child custody, you’re probably quite motivated. After all, there’s a reason you want to raise and support a child. Your heart’s already in it, and because you’re reading this, you want to be as prepared as possible.… Read more

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How Can a Mother Lose Custody of Her Child?

Who gets custody of a child — the mother or the father — is based on what’s considered to be the “best interest” of the child. Ohio courts gather a variety of information to determine what that “best interest” includes.

Some of the factors they’ll consider are the:

• Wishes of the child’s parents regarding his care
• Child’s interaction and interrelationship with his parents and anyone else who may have a direct impact on care, as well as the child’s preferences (primarily if the child is over age 12)
• Child’s adjustment to their home, school, and community
• The “better parent” standard

When a parent requests sole custody, the court will sometimes follow the “better parent” standard.… Read more

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How to Protect Yourself Legally During a Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic brought a new level of uncertainty and anxiousness to all of us. Every moment — whether you’re out in public places or hunkered down social distancing at home — the fear of contracting the virus lingers. You’ve probably read article after article on what you can do to protect yourself and your family.… Read more

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What to Do Before Calling a Child Custody Attorney

How can you best prepare yourself for the pursuit of sole custody of your children?  Is shared parenting in my child’s best interests?  With the right child custody attorney by your side, you can feel confident that all of your rights will be protected and the appropriate statutory factors will be applied.… Read more

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