If you divorce your spouse, the court may order you to make financial payments over the course of months, years or even decades, depending on how long you were married. Conversely, the court may order your spouse to make payments to you instead. In Ohio, this is known...
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Handling a custody battle with a sociopath
Were you involved romantically with a sociopath? If so, you may now be in a custody battle in which your ex is weaponizing your emotions and using them against you. You may feel overwhelmed, off balance and even unsafe. You are not imagining the chaos, and you are not...
Social media mistakes to avoid during a family legal dispute
Emotions can run high during a divorce or custody dispute, and social media often becomes an outlet for those emotions. However, for adults and parents in Ohio navigating these challenging times, certain actions on social media can complicate legal proceedings and add...
What are grandparents’ rights in Ohio?
The rights of grandparents in Ohio, especially after the death of their child, are governed by Ohio law and focus on the best interests of the grandchildren. Grandparents' rights are recognized, particularly in cases where their child, a parent of the grandchildren,...
What are temporary orders in an Ohio divorce?
No matter how ready you are to be done with your marriage, a divorce can still take anywhere between a few months to a year (and sometimes more) to accomplish. In the meantime, life doesn’t stop happening. Temporary orders are designed to address the immediate...
How should your parenting plan be structured?
Every child’s needs are unique. Therefore, there isn’t a single “right” way to structure a parenting plan in the wake of a divorce. Instead, the state of Ohio offers a standard parenting plan template for co-parents to consider when crafting mutually agreeable...
5 tips for single parents balancing work and kids
Going through a divorce when you share children requires both parents to make decisions that are in the kids’ best interest. One thing that can prove challenging is trying to balance your time with the children with your work responsibilities. During the marriage, one...
If your marriage has faded, dissolution could be your best option
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...
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....
