Fall is upon us and parent teacher conferences are right around the corner. If this is your first conference after the divorce, or if you didn’t find your last experience satisfying, now is the time to start thinking about how you and your ex will handle parent...
Not all couples live happily ever after. However, just because a couple decides not to continue living together does not necessarily mean a divorce is imminent. In fact, there can be advantages to long term separation for some couples. Financial Benefits to Remaining...
No one gets married planning to divorce. However, divorce is the natural end to many marriages. If you are thinking about a divorce, you may be wondering if divorce is right for you. There are a number of situations where a divorce may be the best choice. Below are a...
Methods of dividing property There are three ways property can be divided during a divorce case: The parties can agree to the division of property; The attorneys for the parties can negotiate a settlement; or A judge can decide which property is granted to each party...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
