There are many different child custody solutions that you may want to use after you get divorced. For instance, many couples will trade the children every two or three days, or they might use alternating weeks. Parents live in their own homes and the children move...
Family Law
Tips on how to prepare for a child custody hearing
Although most couples go into an Ohio marriage expecting it to last, this isn’t always the case. Things happen, people change and divorce might be necessary. However, having children sometimes complicates things, especially when custody is at issue. These tips can...
What happens to your business if you get a divorce?
Depending on the state, there are different doctrines that courts use to divide assets in a divorce. In Ohio, courts divide assets according to the equitable distribution doctrine, which is the division of property between the parties based on what is fair and just....
How to co-parent successfully after divorce
Divorce is difficult for every person who goes through it, and it is especially hard if children are involved. Children often process divorce differently depending on the circumstances, but most of them feel, at least at some point, fear, confusion, guilt, and even...
What happens to your IRA if you owe child support?
If you owe child support, it's possible that funds inside of an individual retirement account (IRA) will be used to satisfy your debt. Unlike 401(k) plans or others covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, IRAs don't enjoy total protection from...
Responding to a child who refuses visitation with the other parent
In some cases, children of separated or divorced parents in Ohio may not want to visit the other parent. This could happen because of rules, disagreements, others who live in that home or something else. It is important to know what to do when a child refuses...
Respecting co-parenting boundaries in Ohio
It’s not unusual for Ohio parents to have difficulty working together after a divorce. The goal is to put aside their differences for the sake of their children and provide them with the love and support they need to grow up happy and healthy. Setting up a...
Should divorced Ohio parents host joint family outings?
Ohio couples get divorced for many reasons, but it becomes twice as hard when children are involved. Family traditions suddenly look very different, which can upset children. When it comes to yearly vacations and outings, it can be upsetting, and expensive, to do two...
Avoid making these costly mistakes during a divorce
It’s natural to feel overwhelmed when you are ending your Ohio marriage. In that situation, it’s easy to make certain mistakes. Unfortunately, these are things that could end up costing you. Not considering alternatives to court Traditional court divorces can take a...
Will you be ordered to pay child support?
If you share kids with your spouse, you are required to care for them even if your marriage comes to an end. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that you will have to make child support payments. An Ohio judge will look at a number of factors when deciding whether...