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Lawmakers have recently started discussing making a significant change to the existing statute that governs custody and the division of parenting time for couples that separate or divorce in Ohio. The current standard is that judges should divide both parenting time...
Divorce proceedings are often very stressful for the entire family, and people understandably worry about what the process will involve. There are some people who simply want to minimize conflict for their family, and there are others worried about how long the...
Few things can undermine the faith that someone has in their marital relationship like adultery. Discovering that a spouse has strayed can lead to a deep sense of betrayal, followed by anger or depression, sometimes both. It is common for infidelity to lead to a messy...
No-fault divorces have become the standard in most states, including Ohio. Most couples pursuing a divorce will use claims of incompatibility to pursue a no-fault filing. If one spouse attempts to deny the claims of incompatibility, then a one-year separation can be...
“That no-good so-and-so” is all you can think upon learning that your estranged spouse is spending money rapidly and excessively. Those are marital assets that also belong to you. You need to prevent this monetary outflow and do it quickly as your spouse thumbs his or...
Navigating a divorce and child custody can be a challenging road. Regardless of who initiated the divorce, there are often complex situations beyond the average divorce. In some cases, your ex may threaten your and your child's safety, and it can be challenging to...
Few, if any, people who married a psychopath did so intentionally. Psychopaths are excellent manipulators who are experts at hiding their true nature -- for a while, at least. They can be very charming and convince you that they are your soulmate. It might not be...
How you handle yourself during child custody proceedings will affect your parental rights and relationship with your children for years to come. Parents hoping to preserve the relationship with their children will need to ask for shared custody or sometimes sole...
Married couples share their resources during retirement. You can combine your retirement savings and pensions while also sharing expenses like your monthly mortgage and utility expenses. When you file for divorce, you may quickly realize that your retirement savings...
The parents do. At least, the parents have the first chance to decide on child custody under Ohio law. However, if the parents cannot agree on child custody arrangements, the matter may have to go to court where a judge will decide who gets custody of the child. When...
