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...
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Important lessons for custody disputes
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...
Do’s and don’t of prenuptial agreements
As we have learned over the years of representing people in divorces, prenuptial agreements are becoming much more mainstream. No longer are they reserved for celebrities or the uber-rich. However, the reasons for hatching a prenup may be varied; whether they are...
How to avoid spring break parenting time disputes
The rare warm weather in February is a reminder of two things: winter is almost over, and spring break is on the horizon. Unfortunately, parenting time disputes are common when it comes to dividing time during spring break. Because of this, we thought it appropriate...
Calculating child support is Ohio: Are you paying too much, too little?
In Ohio, child support is generally determined using a specific formula that takes into account several factors, including the number of children involved as well as the combined gross income of the both the father and mother. In some cases, this calculation can be...
What courts consider in deciding custody disputes
Anyone who feels as if they can go along in life and parent their child without the other parent may be fooling themselves. Indeed, you may believe that the other parent is irresponsible, petty, childish, unorganized and completely incompatible with you; and because...
Child support only lasts until the child is 18, right? Not necessarily.
Many people think that child support payments automatically end when a child turns 18-years-old, but that is simply not the case in many jurisdictions. In fact, in several states – including Ohio – child support payments may continue for an extended period of time...
Is Ohio spousal support limited to monthly payments?
The payment form most people may think of in regards to spousal support is monthly payments. However, is this the only form spousal support can take? It certainly isn’t here in Ohio. State law gives courts lots of options when it comes to what form spousal support can...
