One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is the following: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from...more
One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated—or who are about to separate—is: What is child support, and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from my co-parent?...more
With the end of the school year on the horizon – if not, for some, already here – Ohio families with school-aged children are starting to shift into summer mode. But, for a parent who is separated from his or her spouse or is...more
Before terminating a marriage, many married couples elect to physically separate. In this context, physical separation often includes moving out of a shared residence, winding up joint bank and debt accounts, and deciding how...more
Navigating the intricacies of divorce proceedings can be daunting, particularly when it comes to matters like exclusive use of the marital residence. This aspect holds significant importance for divorcing spouses, as it...more
Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most...more
Prenuptial agreements, most often referred to as “Prenups,” tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. In fact, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to...more
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, shedding light on a pressing concern that continues to plague Ohio. Recent reports paint a distressing picture of the persistent issue of domestic violence in the state. Around...more
It’s no secret that, for many, pets are viewed as members of the family. When you consider the day-to-day relationship between pet and owner, this reality makes complete and total sense. To be sure, just as human family...more
While vacations offer a wonderful way for families to spend quality time together as well as relax and recharge, for a parent who is separated from his or her spouse or is otherwise navigating a co-parenting relationship,...more
CO-PARENTING WITH A VERY YOUNG CHILD -
Without a doubt, making the decision to physically separate from your spouse and/or partner is extremely difficult. It’s not a decision that anyone takes lightly, nor is there ever a...more
There’s no question that caring for a sick child is no easy feat – add into the mix the inherent challenges presented by separated parents, and it can create a recipe for additional stress and chaos.
In order to see...more
In any child custody lawsuit in Ohio, there are two major matters that underpin each and every child custody order. In particular:
What is the relevant custodial arrangement?
What is the governing parenting time...more
You’ve made the difficult decision to end your marriage to your spouse. You’ve done your research and found and retained a domestic relations attorney that understands and shares your goals and objectives about the process to...more
BRITNEY SPEARS’ ONGOING LEGAL MATTERS -
In recent years, there has been no shortage of news coverage about pop singer Britney Spears and her ongoing legal matters. Notably, despite the very public nature of the turmoil...more
WHAT IS A DISSOLUTION? -
For many, the word “divorce” has a built-in negative connotation. This is, in many ways, the product of how society has painted divorce over the years—specifically, as an inherently conflict-ridden...more
WHAT IS A GUARDIAN AD LITEM?
It is no secret that, inherent in any legal proceeding, are a copious number of Latin terms and phrases. For those not trained in the law—as well as for those that do not have any prior...more
DEPP V. HEARD DETAILS THE VERY REAL ALLEGATIONS AND ISSUES OF SEVERE SUBSTANCE ABUSE -
For the past few weeks, news outlets and social media platforms have been abuzz discussing the celebrity trial of the current moment —...more
5/20/2022
/ Child Custody ,
Co-Parenting ,
Custody ,
Divorce ,
Evidence ,
Johnny Depp ,
Parenting Plans ,
Parenting Time ,
Physical Custody ,
Spouses ,
Substance Abuse
PART 2: DIVISION OF ASSETS AND DEBTS, RETIREMENT BENEFITS, AND ESTATE PLANNING MATTERS -
As discussed in Part One of our two-part series detailing the social phenomenon know as “grey” divorce, a number of recent studies,...more
PART 1: SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ADULT CHILDREN -
In recent years, the growth in the divorce rate among middle-aged and older American couples has been an interesting trend that many researchers have...more
LESSONS AND TAKEAWAYS FROM THE KANYE V. KIM DIVORCE SAGA -
If you’ve been monitoring the news in the past few weeks, you’ve likely encountered at least one headline—even if just for a clickbait article—about recording...more
3/21/2022
/ Celebrities ,
Child Custody ,
Divorce ,
Evidence ,
Kanye West ,
Kim Kardashian ,
Marriage ,
Parenting Plans ,
Parenting Time ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Social Media ,
Spouses
PART 2 – HB 508 -
Last week was the first in a series of two articles on the content of House Bill 508—which would make the presumed outcome in child custody matters that of Shared Parenting and an equal parenting time...more
PART 1: THE CURRENT LAW -
On Dec. 8, 2021, Ohio House Bill 508 (HB 508)—which would make the presumed outcome in child custody matters that of Shared Parenting and an equal parenting time schedule—was introduced into the...more
As domestic relations attorneys, one of the questions that we hear most often from those contemplating ending their marriage to their spouse via divorce, dissolution or otherwise is some version of the following: “What can I...more