Ohio custody orders are often the result of protracted legal negotiations. People either present their case to a family law judge in Ohio or negotiate an arrangement with the other parent of their children. It can take many months to go from the initial filing of...
What factors must be considered when relocating with a child?
Divorce is difficult for anyone who goes through it – especially when the couple has a child or children. Child custody matters can cause significant conflict between parents if mishandled. In Ohio, the court aims to tailor parenting plans to meet the needs of each...
The growing trend of fiftysomething divorces
There was a time when married couples approaching their fifties primarily remained together, regardless of any problems with their marriages. “Toughing it out” for stability’s sake was the rule, and any separation was the exception. Fast forward to today. People are...
Child custody evaluations: cost and effectiveness
If you are going through a divorce and cannot agree on a custody settlement, a judge can order a child custody evaluation to assess and help the court determine what is in the best interests of the child. What is a child custody evaluation? A court can order a child...
Role of attorney vs. role of therapist
Divorce cases are often highly emotional for everyone involved, and divorce lawyers know this. In many ways, attorneys provide counsel on more than the legal aspect of divorce; they discuss strategy, settlement options, child custody matters and other emotional issues...
Difference between equitable and equal division of assets
When a couple decides to divorce, in addition to having to process the difficult emotions that come with the dissolution of a marriage and family, they have other things to consider, including the division of assets, the legal and physical custody of their children,...
Divorce vs. dissolution – the pros and cons
When you and your spouse decided to end your marriage, you have some options. Should you pursue a divorce – which can be time-consuming, and costly but offers certain protections – or consider the dissolution option – which saves time and money because the couple have...