Ohio law requires that child custody decisions be made in the best interests of children, and that usually means keeping both parents actively involved in a child’s life (even if the split isn’t 50-50), so long as both parents are fit. Each case is unique, of course,...
Why should every couple sign a prenup?
When couples in Ohio get married, they're usually tempted to skip the prenuptial agreements. They may think that prenups are only for rich people, and they're not planning to get divorced. However, these are both incorrect assumptions to make. Even the happiest couple...
Researchers provide insights about divorce, money and children
Divorce and family relationships have inspired a great deal of sociological research over the years. The results of these studies might provide you with insights as you ponder the question of whether or not to end your marriage. Although the conclusions of researchers...
Can a financial planner assist in your divorce?
One of the leading causes of divorce in Ohio and across the United States is financial disagreements. Arguments about finances can easily arise due to the emotional connection with money and security. Individuals who are considering divorce may experience a great deal...
How physical custody is decided
When Ohio parents cannot agree on the custody arrangement, the case will go in front of a judge for a hearing. The judge will need to decide which parent will be awarded primary physical custody. Here is what the court will consider in making this decision. The...
Effectively dealing with Ohio child custody and shared parenting
For Ohio couples, child custody issues can be contentious. For many, shared parenting agreements are preferable to alternatives, such as there being a custodial parent with the other granted visitation rights. Still, there can be challenges with shared parenting....
Consider alternate arrangement for 50-50 custody
In an Ohio divorce, many parents follow the widely-accepted solution and alternate weeks between the parents' homes when there is a shared 50-50 custody arrangement. However, some experts are beginning to advise families that this may not be the best arrangement in...
Authorities actively seek out parents who owe child support
In Summit County, Ohio, parents owe more than $1.6 million in back child support. There are currently 50 individuals who are sought by authorities in that area for failing to comply with a child support order. You may be taken into custody if you owe more than $5,000...
How couples can make the divorce process smoother
Parents going through a divorce in Ohio know that separation is a challenge for the family. Parting ways is even more difficult when parents become petty and do things against their and their children’s best interests. Here are some tips that can be helpful for...
The divorce alternative offered via collaborative law
So, you’re getting divorced. In Ohio, as elsewhere, that process can unfold in myriad ways. Many couples whose marriages have been marked more by persistent hostility than amicability end their unions in the same vein that they endured them. That is, they spar...