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...
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...
Many of your legal concerns will shift after a divorce. The estate plan you previously created may no longer serve your needs nor fulfill your wishes. Thinking carefully about how you want to rewrite your will and restructure your estate plan is very important -...
After being married for 20 years or more, you and your spouse have realized you are not a good match for each other. While you are looking forward to being single, you are also worried about your financial future. At your spouse’s request, you stayed home to take care...
When the Ohio family courts approve a custody order, they expect the parents to abide by that order. Usually, the custody order will serve its purpose well, at least initially. However, as family circumstances change, you may need to adjust your parenting plan as...
Ohio law follows an equitable distribution property model, which means that you and your spouse will need to divide your assets and debts equitably when you divorce. The point of equitable distribution models is to make sure that you and your spouse split your assets...
You’re headed for divorce, and you’re worried (or terrified) that you won’t get a fair deal when it comes to custody of the children -- simply because you’re their father rather than their mother. Legally, the courts aren’t supposed to treat men and women any...
Divorce causes a lot of upsets in someone's life -- but some are more troublesome than others. Your credit can be significantly affected when you divorce -- and this is particularly true for women rather than men. There are a few reasons why this may be the case. How...
Let’s face it; divorce can have a profound impact on your life and finances. Unfortunately, dealing with money issues post-divorce can be extremely challenging as you work towards rebuilding your life. If you are left struggling following a divorce, you must act as...
Couples who are struggling sometimes consider having children as a way to save the relationship. The belief is that they just need something to bring them closer together, and a child can do that. They may also have always dreamed of being a family, not just a couple,...
