A Stress-Reducing Option in Divorce Law

Posted on May 23, 2011

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, divorce is the second most stressful event in life. Only the death of a family member is a greater stressor. Stress is widely recognized as an epidemic condition today, but few are aware that … Continue reading →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce

How to Choose a Child Custody Lawyer

Posted on May 11, 2011

Divorce is always a difficult decision, especially when you and your partner have children.  Follow these steps to find the best child custody and child support lawyer for you. Divorce is difficult on every part of a family.  While the … Continue reading →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce

Family Law – Divorce Decree Modification Case

Posted on February 17, 2010

Heisler v. Heisler, 2010-Ohio-98 Fourth Appellate District Hocking County This case is on appeal from the Hocking County Court of Common Pleas where Mr. Heisler’s motion to modify a divorce decree allocating parental rights and responsibilities was dismissed. A year … Continue reading →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce, Family law

Why You Should Be Careful When Choosing an Attorney to Handle Your Adoption

Posted on February 4, 2009

A Campbell County, Kentucky Jury found an attorney liable to her client for malpractice after the attorney was accused of selling babies.  The attorney, Carolyn Arnett of Louisville, failed to tell the mother giving her child up for adoption that, … Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Child custody, Family law

Child Support: Medical Support Obligations

Posted on January 27, 2009

On July 21, 2008, the federal government revised its requirements regarding medical support obligations in child support cases, and Ohio has changed its laws to reflect these revisions. Among other changes, the revisions require that all child support orders now … Continue reading →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce

Grandparents Rights: KY vs Ohio

Posted on January 7, 2009

In the fall of 2008, the issue of grandparent rights in a custody proceeding came before both the Ohio and Kentucky Courts of Appeals. It is no surprise the Courts were interpreting the same rule on similar facts and ruled … Continue reading →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce, Family law

Protecting Custody for Deployed Parents

Posted on June 19, 2007

The House of Representatives moved Wednesday, June 6th, to protect deployed service members from losing legal custody of their children. An amendment to the 2008 defense authorization bill, approved by voice vote, prevents states from making permanent custody changes while … Continue reading →

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