Once your children have left home, things can feel different in your marriage. You may feel it is time to go your separate ways and let each do what they want with the rest of their life. You have friends who have been through messy divorces, and you have seen the...
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Being civil during divorce could save time, money
Money is often on the minds of Ohio residents and those elsewhere, and when couples decide to end their marriage, financial issues may be a major concern. They may have the notion that their divorce case will cost them everything due to court fees and seemingly unfair...
How to handle co-parenting during the school year
Living as a co-parent is not easy no matter how well you get along with your former spouse or your child’s other parent. Things can become especially challenging when you have to attend events at your child’s school. Your child is stressed enough as it is with school....
How does a trust protect my loved ones?
Protecting your loved ones after you have passed away is a worry many people have, especially those who have children with special needs. An excellent way to make sure your children are properly taken care of when you are gone is by creating a special needs trust....
How to plan a vacation in midst of child custody agreement
Being part of a child custody agreement is never easy, even if you have a decent relationship with the other parent. You are bound to disagree about different things, including summer vacations. Today, we will provide you some tips for planning a vacation while...
Reasons for modifying a child support order
A family situation that involves a child support order does not have to be a difficult one. Even if you have trouble getting along with the other parent, you need to make the effort to avoid fighting and other communication issues when around the children. Many people...
Recognizing the signs that divorce could be in your future
Divorce is not an easy subject for many people to discuss with their spouse. Despite this, there are times in life where you need to force yourself to discuss this topic so you can figure out where your marriage stands. Marriage is not easy. There’s a lot that goes...
How to explain a shared custody arrangement to your kids
Now that the divorce is finalized, it’s time to focus on your children. Where will they live? Who will have custody of them? How will the holidays be handled? These are all important questions that must be answered as soon as possible by you and the other parent. One...
Don’t forget some important post-divorce tasks
Divorce can be overwhelming, from the day of filing through the day an Ohio judge approves the dissolution. And once that final decree is issued, you might just want to take some time to yourself and begin the emotional process of moving on. There still are some very...
What to expect when adopting a child in Ohio
Children are waiting in Ohio for a family. You’ve considered becoming an adoptive parent but just aren’t sure what the process entails. Here’s a brief look at what will occur should you decide to pursue parenthood: Before making any decisions, bring your immediate...