Most judges favor custody arrangements that maximize a child’s contact with both parents. Overall the guide is always in the “best interests of the child”, but barring situations of neglect or abuse, chances are you will be sharing custody with your ex in some form. Do you wonder how you […]

A common sentiment among many people going through the divorce process is the observation that it is much easier to enter into a marriage than it is to get out of one. Many people seem to be caught off guard by the complexity of the divorce process because they are

Once the final decree of divorce is finalized and the difficult experience of divorce is in the rearview mirror, both parties are required to follow the orders of the court to a “T”.Many times, for one reason or another, an ex-spouse may violate the terms of the divorce decree. Violations

When a parent contemplating a divorce calls our office for a consultation with one of our Akron family law attorneys, most of the time, the main concern is whether or not they will see their children ever again. The answer to this question is absolute.Ohio Courts are not in the business

Traditionally, mothers have seemed to fare better in the family court system when it comes to who receives custody of the children after a divorce.   This may be true because family structure used to mean Dad worked and Mom took care of the children.   But, in recent years, there has been

When people are engaged in a divorce, the Court may require the parties to attend mediation. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to help them reach a voluntary agreement regarding their disputes. Most counties in Ohio have their

There are many reasons that two people decide to get married: companionship, desire for children, finances, and the most common reason, of course, is love. Unfortunately, people can fall “out of love” easily or easier than “fall in love.” Many studies have been done to show the top reasons for

Many people pondering the difficult decision of divorce seem to be most worried about how they will support themselves and/or their children during and after the divorce process has ended. The good news is that if you have been dependent on your spouse for financial support throughout the marriage, the

Grandparents often develop a natural affinity with their grandchildren, even taking on vital duties in the grandchild’s life. This relationship may, however, undergo a change when one parent passes away or when the grandchild’s parents obtain a divorce. In some cases, the father or mother who is awarded the child’s

Numerous issues need to be addressed when a couple goes through a divorce. The parties agree upon some issues prior to even filing for divorce, and some issues require litigation and court intervention in order for them to be decided equitably. Your ability to reach an agreement on these issues