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...
Family Law
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...
Millennials increasingly embracing what their parents didn’t: prenups
We note a prominent point early on a firm website page focused upon prenuptial agreements at the established Ohio family law firm of Smith, Meier & Webb in Springboro. We stress this: Contrary to a fading viewpoint that still regards such contracts as killers of...
Ohio family law: Helping kids deal with divorce
Divorce, no matter how it is approached, can be difficult for children to accept. According to a published licensed clinical social worker, it is simply traumatizing for children and can have a significant impact on their future relationships. To help ease the blow,...
A prenup may be especially important for a second marriage
A prenuptial agreement may not have been on your radar the first time you got married. This may have worked out alright if you had few assets. However, your life has probably changed a great deal since then. If you are preparing to enter a subsequent marriage, it may...
Ohio family law: Wedding debt may lead to divorce
Getting married is fun, exciting and stressful all at the same time. Couples in Ohio want their day to be perfect, which is understandable. For some, that will mean taking on debt to have the wedding party of their dreams. That may seem worth it at the time, but those...
Ohio family law: When money problems lead to divorce
Money, money, money: It is needed to live a certain life, but it is the cause of numerous marital problems. A recently published article named it the top thing about which married couples fight. Here are a few of the main reasons money causes so much trouble in...
Is family law linked to the state of the economy?
Learning that the economy is doing well may come as welcome news to people in Ohio. Stronger economies usually mean higher incomes, which can positively benefit many other areas of life. But is it all good news? Having a stronger economy and higher incomes actually...
Financial infidelity can lead to divorce and impact outcomes
Financial infidelity has been growing in popularity, and the prevalence of this behavior could be contributing to divorce rates throughout the country. Over 40% of Americans now admit to keeping financial secrets from their spouses. In general, secrets and lies can...
Family law: How does alimony work in Ohio?
This year, there will be quite a few married couples in Ohio who choose to call it quits on their relationships. In every one of these family law cases, each party is likely to have a million questions that they need answered before they finalize their divorces. One...