After a divorce is filed, all Ohio Courts issue what is called a mutual restraining order which prevents both parties from doing any of the following: Make Good Decisions That Won’t Backfire However, until the court issues a mutual restraining order, you or a spouse may have already taken or are planning […]
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When contemplating a divorce in Ohio, many people ask the question about what role adultery plays.The short answer is: Adultery is the only grounds for divorce in the state of Ohio.But there is a longer answer to the question: How Can Adultery Become a Custody Issue? The Court is concerned with what
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When people are contemplating divorce, they think about child custody and visitation rights. There may be issues concerning marital property division and who will pay child support. These are all important to address, but a divorcing person should also put “Discuss my legal options with a knowledgeable divorce attorney” at the
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Reasons Not To Move Out The first advice I give to a person seeking consultation about an Ohio divorce or dissolution with children is, “Do not move out.”If a divorce is filed by either you or your spouse, it is likely that temporary orders have or will be requested. Temporary
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Social networking sites allow users to connect with old friends and make new ones, but they also could put you in a compromising position in a divorce or child custody battle. Divorce lawyers frequently use social networking sites to “discover” information they might not find using traditional methods of discovery
Today, approximately 2.7 million grandchildren in the U.S. live with their grandparents. The relationship between parents and grandparents and their grandchildren in this country is a diverse one. Some grandparents have been told they are not permitted to see their grandchildren. The latter group of grandchildren is generally in the custody of one
An Ohio divorce is a very complicated, emotional, and intricate process. Many different inter-workings of the process can only be explained and illustrated by a family law attorney experienced in the field. For instance, many hearings in family law court are heard in front of a Magistrate and not a
The Responsibilities of Ohio Nursing Homes As Outlined by Federal and State Law Choosing to place your loved one in a nursing home is no easy decision. You and other family members will likely experience a wide array of emotions, ranging from guilt to distress; guilty that you can no
PART II The system is difficult to navigate, but Slater & Zurz elder abuse specialist Brandon Dean has some advice to get the process started quickly. “I urge concerned family members to contact the Ohio Department of Health because they can initiate an on-site investigation within 30-60 days,” Dean says.
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PART I In a revealing investigation, the New York Times has exposed a federal nursing home rating system that has repeatedly been undermined to make nursing homes seem better and safer than they may truly be. In thousands of public records, the Times found many alarming incidents that get underreported
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