How to Hire a Divorce Attorney

Posted on November 9, 2009

Hiring a divorce attorney is an unpleasant yet realistic truth for many Americans. It is important to do your homework before hiring someone to handle such delicate matters. Luckily, there is strength in numbers. As the divorce rate steadily climbs … Continue reading →

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Plan Ahead for Name Change When Divorce is Final

Posted on March 16, 2009

It is important for both lawyers and their clients to remember to discuss whether a divorcing spouse wants to be reinstated to her former name. With proper planning, restoring a maiden name can be done very easily. Your lawyer will … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Family law

Should Ohio Increase its Cooling Off Period?

Posted on March 16, 2009

Generally speaking, Ohio has a very liberal waiting period before an individual may terminate their marriage. If you have been a resident of the State of Ohio for six months and your county for ninety days, you may file for … Continue reading →

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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

Documentation May Make or Break a Divorce Settlement

Posted on January 16, 2009

Are you in a relationship where your spouse pays all the bills, manages the finances and prepares the tax returns?  If you are, you are not alone.  Many people divide and specialize roles and responsibilities in their relationship.  This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Family law, Financial

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 →

Posted in Child custody, Divorce, Family law