In today's digital age, the concept of child custody has evolved alongside technological advancements. Virtual visitation, also known as electronic visitation or e-visitation, has emerged as a crucial means for non-custodial parents to maintain meaningful connections...
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Year: 2023
How to deal with co-parenting issues
After divorce, many couples with children opt for co-parenting. In fact, a 2018 study shows that 40 percent of U.S. states aim to provide children equal time with each parent, encouraging the co-parenting trend. That said, it can be difficult for divorced parents —...
The surprising truth about gray divorce rates
Many people assume that divorce is something that usually happens to young couples. Part of the reason for this may be that getting married at a young age does increase someone’s divorce odds. They also may assume that a couple who has made it past the seven-year itch...
Divorce vs. dissolution in Ohio: What to know
Divorce and dissolution are two legal processes available to Ohio couples wishing to end their marriage. Although both options ultimately result in the termination of the marital relationship, the processes and implications of each method are quite different. Learn...
What you can do to enforce child custody orders in Ohio
Court-ordered child custody orders are issued based on the children’s best interests and are enforceable. Therefore, if your co-parent constantly violates the existing custody orders, it is necessary to take appropriate action to protect your parental rights and the...
Divorce and financial infidelity: What to know
“Financial infidelity” plagues a lot more marriages than most people would expect. In one study, only a little more than half of spouses said they believe their husband or wife is completely honest with them about money. Further, just over 60% claimed to be completely...
5 tips for estate planning for blended families
Estate planning for blended families can be more complex than planning for traditional families. To include stepchildren in your estate plan, you should explicitly mention them. Clearly state your intentions for each of your stepchildren in your estate planning...
How do you talk about divorce to your children?
Divorce happens all the time and many people who divorce have children. As such, eventually, their children will need to know that a divorce is happening. But, it can be difficult to know what the right way is to talk to children about such a difficult conversation. ...
3 reasons a court may approve child custody modifications
Those who somehow manage to walk away from divorce proceedings equipped with a well-functioning child custody order are lucky. Most times, one or both co-parents are not in love with the arrangements. You may know you can eventually seek post-divorce custody order...
Birdnesting is an alternative to traditional custody agreements
There is no doubt that a divorce is a challenging and emotional time. It becomes even more difficult when you have children to consider. You and your ex-spouse are probably trying to work out custody and visitation agreements and are worried about the impact on your...