Columbus Family Law Blog
How social media can negatively impact your divorce
Going through a divorce is an emotionally difficult time. You more than likely will need time to process the end of your marriage in a healthy way. In the meantime, you might feel angry one day and sad the next. You may want to vent about your ex on Facebook or...
What can coparents do to protect their child’s mental health?
Divorce or separation is very emotionally difficult for children. They often struggle with fear over their parents splitting up, wondering if something they did helped spur the divorce or separation. Children also face a tough adjustment once they have to spend time...
Issues caused by divorcing later in life
In 1990, only 10% of individuals in Ohio and throughout America who were over the age of 50 were divorced. Today, roughly a quarter of them are ending their marriages. Although getting a divorce is never easy, it can be particularly hard to recover from when you are...
5 surprising facts about Ohio divorce
Divorce is very common these days. Though the divorce rate may be lower than it was decades ago, just about everyone has gone through a divorce or knows someone who has. Still, there is a lot of misconceptions out there about divorce and how it works. Here are five...
How Ohio parents can be happy after a divorce
Ending a marriage is one of the most difficult experiences that you may go through in life. However, if you have children, it is important to be there for them regardless of what happens between yourself and your spouse. In most cases, this means maintaining a civil...
The most unusual child custody arrangements
Your children are each unique in their own way. They may each be reacting to your divorce differently. Long term, they need a child custody plan that fits their physical, social, educational and emotional needs. Fortunately, you and your ex are allowed to get creative...
5 famous women who succeeded after divorce
Women are often told that their value depends on marriage. When a marriage ends in divorce, many women are left feeling depressed, rudderless and devalued. But a divorce is hardly the end of the world. In fact, divorce can offer a fresh start at the life of a woman’s...
The many reasons why older people get divorced
Divorce rates for individuals who are 50 and older has doubled over the past 20 years. This is in spite of the fact that overall divorce rate in Ohio and throughout America has declined over the past two decades. When couples in this age range end their marriages, it...
Can Moms Lose Custody For Accusing Dads Of Abuse?
A mom accuses a dad of abusing their child. Instead of the dad losing child custody, she loses custody. It seems backwards and unbelievable, but according to a study from George Washington University, the scenario has become all too common. The Washington Post's wrap...
How to better share custody of your children
Shared custody is not always the easiest thing to handle for Ohio parents who already had difficulty making their relationship work. However, shared custody does not have to be laden with conflict and can be a bearable experience. When you base your co-parenting...
