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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
No one goes into a relationship thinking about how it will end, but the reality is that sometimes relationships do come to an end. When that happens and there're children involved, it's important to have a co-parenting plan in place. This document should contain: A...
If you get divorced in the state of Ohio, you may be able to seek custody or visitation rights to your children. Depending on the circumstances of your case, you may be granted legal or physical guardianship of your sons or daughters. If you don't get custody of a...
Unmarried parents, especially fathers, need to understand how paternal rights work in Ohio. Each state has its own rules regarding this area of the law. In Ohio, unmarried fathers don't have legal child custody rights without a court order. Unmarried mothers...