Handling property division matters can be a major challenge in the early stages of a divorce. Especially if couples want to pursue an uncontested divorce where they settle issues amicably, they need to find a way to agree on how they share the resources they have...
Your children will eventually know about your divorce. You can help prepare your children by talking to them early. Talking to children about divorce is not an easy task, which is why you can read the following to help you prepare: When is the right time to talk to...
When a parent is ordered to pay child support, that mandatory support typically ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school. However, many kids with serious disabilities aren’t able to support themselves at that age. Generally, parents will continue to...
Addressing financial matters is a key element of any Ohio divorce. Some couples don't have much to negotiate because they have a pre-existing marital agreement. They may only need to work out certain specific details about the separation of their finances. Many others...
You know child support is vital for your child's welfare, but what happens when you cannot pay due to financial or other hardships? In Ohio, it is crucial to understand the impact of non-payment and the potential legal avenues available to you so that you can...
Divorce is a matter that can be litigated. Spouses can go to court and argue over issues like property division, child support and custody, alimony and much more, if they cannot resolve their differences without judicial intervention. Nonetheless, the reality is that...
Parents in Ohio typically share parental rights and responsibilities. That is as true during a marriage as it is after a divorce. With a few rare exceptions, there is an expectation that adults should share both parenting time with their minor children and the...
If you are about to divorce you probably have a list in your mind of outcomes you hope to achieve. For example, you may want to have the children every Thanksgiving and Christmas so they can celebrate with your family. Or you may want to move with the kids to another...
Parenting time may be structured any number of ways after a minor child’s parents end their romantic connection. Virtual visitation is an arrangement that can supplement parenting time for a temporarily absent parent, whenever a child is residing with that parent’s...
Virtual visitation is a technology-facilitated form of parenting time that not only bridges geographical gaps but also accommodates the unique needs of individual families. By utilizing virtual visitation in thoughtful and personalized ways, co-parents can better...