Any parent will tell you the decision to divorce is not something undertaken lightly. Parents agonize for weeks and months, sometimes even years, trying to figure out if there is a way they can save the marriage, or at least make it work for the children. However,...
2018 Divorce Planning
If you are considering a divorce in the new year, you are not alone. In fact, in the first three months of the new year, divorce filings steadily increase. Divorce takes time. There are many facets to a well thought out divorce. Consequently, if divorce may be in your...
Strategies for Co-Parenting After Divorce
While you can divorce your spouse, you can’t divorce your children’s other parent. In other words, you don’t have to be married to them, but your child’s other parent will always be in their lives, just as you will. Consequently, it is a good idea to develop...
When Can a Family Law Attorney Help?
Numerous situations exist where a family law attorney can help you. Everyone knows attorneys are expensive, but there are situations where you should not “do it yourself.” There are a number of circumstances where the counsel of a family law attorney is essential....
Marital vs. Non-marital Property
When dividing property in a divorce, it is important to understand the difference between marital and non-marital property. What is Marital Property? Typically, property acquired during the marriage is marital property, including any wages earned during the course of...
Avoiding Financial Mistakes in Divorce
Divorce brings with it tremendous emotional and financial consequences. There are steps everyone can take to help minimize the negative financial consequences of a divorce. Hire an Experienced, Qualified Attorney Attorneys are expensive, but this is not the time to...
Understanding Gray Divorce
What is a “gray divorce”? A gray divorce is the term for a couple over the age of 50 getting divorced. “Gray” is a reference to gray hair. While the overall divorce rate has been consistent, divorce among older couples is on the rise. Why is this? Why are Older...
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...
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...
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...