Family Law

You’ve probably heard of parental alienation syndrome, but do you know what the signs of it are if you see it? Parental alienation syndrome is the direct result of a concentrated attempt to destroy someone’s relationship with his or her children. Usually, one parent...

Were you involved romantically with a sociopath? If so, you may now find yourself in a custody battle in which your own emotions can be used against you. Sociopaths — people essentially without a conscious or an ability to feel remorse — make up to 5 percent of the...

The holidays are all about family traditions — and when the family gets split apart, those traditions can take a serious blow. Correspondingly, the sense of security your children have can take a similar blow. Children thrive on familiarity and routine — and when...

Many people find love a second time. While you may be older and wiser than when you first got married, there are still easy financial mistakes to make. Below, you can find a financial checklist that can ensure you are entering into your second marriage financially...

Child custody is one of the No. 1 things that couples fight over during a divorce. The situation can end up not only involving the couple and their children, but family and friends as well. The more bitterly-fought the battle, the harder it is to make a custody...

Ohio has a relatively large Asian population that’s been steadily growing over the last few decades — which mirrors the growth in the rest of the country as well. Nationally, however, Asians from India, China, Korea, Thailand and other areas tend to seek the diversity...

With the Independence Day holiday coming soon, you may be planning to take advantage of the long weekend and spend quality family time together with your son or daughter. If you are a divorced or separated parent, this may not come to pass; either because your...

We hope all of our readers had a wonderful Mother’s Day. This includes moms who literally (and figuratively) do everything around the home, those who are struggling to make ends meet, as well as those moms who are working hard to restore trust in their relationships...

During divorce, one of the most important issues parents have questions about is how custody will be determined. Well, if parents are able to work together and reach an agreement regarding child custody, an Ohio court will typically approve it, so long as the custody...

We know that divorce is not easy. And for those who are not married but dealing with child custody and parenting time issues, the legal process can be emotionally draining. Indeed, we all have our different coping mechanisms, but knowing how the law works (especially...