When you have kids and a business, you may already feel pulled in two directions every day. During a custody dispute, that pressure can feel even heavier. You may worry that long hours, travel or an unpredictable schedule will make the court see you as less available...
Life rarely stays the same after a parenting time order is put in place. Children grow, schedules become busier and family responsibilities can shift in ways that make an existing arrangement harder to follow. If you are considering a modification, here are the...
Traditional divorce puts spouses on opposite sides of a courtroom and hands control to a judge. Collaborative divorce in Ohio does the opposite: keeping decisions private, keeping families out of court, and keeping both spouses at the table. Traditional litigation...
After spouses have the initial divorce conversation, one of the immediate concerns is the living arrangement. If you are wondering where to live before your divorce is finalized, you have several options. You can move out or, if possible, remain in the family home....
Spousal support can be an important issue in an Ohio divorce, particularly when one spouse has a significantly lower income or fewer financial resources. Courts may award support to help address financial disparities and promote stability during or after the divorce...
When you are going through a divorce in Ohio, understanding spousal support can feel overwhelming. You might wonder what the court considers when determining whether you will pay or receive support. While every case is unique, Ohio law provides specific guidelines...
Divorce often brings emotional and financial stress at the same time. Many people are trying to make important decisions while also adjusting to major changes in their personal lives. During this transition, it is easy to focus only on immediate concerns and overlook...
Under Ohio law, you generally have 28 days to respond to a divorce petition. Your spouse is obligated to serve you the paperwork if they are the one filing for divorce, but they then have to give you an appropriate amount of time to consider this paperwork and submit...
Inflation, a career shift or a new business venture can change your financial picture quickly. For Ohio professionals and business owners, these changes can carry significant financial weight. In fact, these shifts can also have a direct impact on your spousal support...
Sharing custody means giving up time with children, which is a major compromise for most parents. That forced separation can feel especially painful on significant days, such as a child's birthday. While the whole family may have previously celebrated together,...