If you are planning a divorce, your divorce attorney needs certain information to assist you in the process. While each case is different, the most common documents are briefly discussed below. These are documents your divorce attorney should have at or prior to your...
Developing a Long-Distance Parenting Plan
Parenting is one of the most rewarding, and toughest jobs. Long distance parenting presents additional challenges. Developing a long-distance parenting plan is critical to maintaining a relationship with your children when one parent lives far away. Sometimes, the...
Understanding Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements (sometimes referred to as a “prenup” or a premarital agreement) may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in family law. A prenuptial agreement is a legally binding contract between two parties—entered into before a marriage—defining the...
Stepparent Adoption: Hamilton County, Ohio Rules
Stepparent adoption in the State of Ohio is an easy, yet time consuming process. Adoption by a stepparent is governed under statute 3107.03 of the Ohio Revised Code. Under 3107.03, the following persons may adopt: A husband and wife together, at least one of whom is...
Computing High Income Child Support
In order to determine the amount of child support one parent must pay to another, Ohio courts utilize a formula to ensure both parents are providing for any minor children. The formula computes a worksheet for child support and the court merely applies the computed...
Factors That Determine Child Support in Ohio
Whether you are dissolving a marriage or simply separating from a partner with whom you share a child or children, an experienced and reputable family law attorney in Cincinnati can assist you with issues related to child support. You don’t want to be left facing...
Top 4 Mistakes in an Ohio Divorce
When you decide to end your marriage, you’re probably uncertain of what to do next. Some things are intuitive, like the need to divide property or to divide custody of minor children, but understanding the logistics of how you dissolve your union can be far more...
Family Law Disputes: Which alternative is right for you?
The legal field provides a plethora of approaches to resolving disputes in the family law realm. While the family law dispute process can seem daunting and extremely difficult, you are not alone in this difficult time. Litigation can bring fear in even the most...