When a judge is determining whether someone needs to pay support (child and/or spousal) and, if so, how much, they don’t just consider actual income. They look at how much they should be able to earn. That’s referred to as earning potential or sometimes “imputed...
When parents divorce, family dynamics and living arrangements change substantially. Frequently, parents negotiate with one another to establish a custody arrangement where they share parental rights and responsibilities. Occasionally, parents have to ask a judge to...
One of the hardest changes for children to handle when their parents are divorcing is learning how to live in two homes. For some, the transition day is filled with stress and conflicting emotions. As a parent, it’s up to you to try to find ways to help your children...
Judges allocate parental rights and responsibilities to serve a child’s best interests during litigated divorce proceedings. However, these orders are not permanent. Circumstances may change, necessitating the modification of an existing parenting plan. If you have a...
Divorce impacts just about every aspect of your life. One thing that some people may not realize is impacted is their vacation time. There are a few considerations to think about that you may not have had to deal with before. Because the vacations you take with the...
It’s not unusual for someone to want to relocate after a divorce – but divorced parents can seldom make that decision without considering custody issues. In Ohio, the law says that any parent who wants to relocate with their child must file a notice of intent to...
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...
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...
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....
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...