The process of splitting custody with your ex in an Ohio divorce can be a contentious and frustrating experience. The two of you may fight bitterly over who makes certain decisions and how you split your time with the kids. The custody order that results from those...
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Year: 2022
Documents to gather before a custody hearing
Whether you’re in the midst of a divorce or looking to make a custody modification, it’s important to be prepared. The court will be solely focussed on the best interests of the child in either case. There are some preparatory steps that you can take to boost the...
When might a prenuptial agreement be invalid?
Prenuptial or “Antenuptial” agreements sometimes get a bad rap. They are commonly seen as a sign of mistrust between partners, and an indication that the marriage is off to a bad start. However, this is not necessarily the case. Prenuptial agreements can encourage...
Avoiding summer vacation drama after your divorce
Summer will soon be here. For many divorced parents, that means a return to drama and conflicts around the children, most of which can be tied back to vacation time. Isn’t there a better way? There can be, but it takes a little advance planning. Start with your...
Keeping the home likely requires a new mortgage
If you and your spouse already have paid off your home or if you bought it with cash, then it is just an asset, and you have to determine who gets to keep it. You may decide to sell it, or one person may keep it while the other person gets assets with a similar value....
Remember these points when parenting styles clash
Clashing parenting styles can range from having differences in minor issues to being unable to agree on even the biggest parenting matters. It’s hard to deal with this when both parents live together, but it’s much more difficult when they’re split up. Finding ways...
In a divorce, who gets the dog?
You have a lot of different things to decide when you're getting a divorce, such as how you're going to split up custody time with your children and how you're going to divide your assets. It's crucial to know about all the options that you have as you consider these...
A medical power of attorney can protect you after a divorce
You may have already made a change to your will as soon as you filed for divorce. Removing your ex as a beneficiary is a common-sense measure when you divorce. After all, spouses usually leave mostly everything to each other if one of them dies. What you may not have...
Is the Seven Year Itch real?
As you get closer to your 7th wedding anniversary, you may hear people talk about the so-called Seven Year Itch. Essentially, this just refers to a time when people feel like their relationship has become stagnant, and they may be more likely to get divorced or seek...
What about college? Does child support in Ohio continue?
Child support can be a contentious topic between parents – even though both parents want what’s best for their child. What about college expenses? Does child support in Ohio continue while an adult child completes their postsecondary degree? Here’s what you need to...