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

Are you a grandparent, relative, ex-stepparent, or other people who have had a continuing and beneficial relationship with a child? If so, the Ohio courts and legislature recognize the meaningful impact you can have in the development of young people. There are certain safeguards codified in the Ohio Revised Code (Ohio

Whether you’re considering divorce, already divorced, or never married, getting custody of your child can be a daunting proposition. Is the mother going to turn your quest for custody into a knock-down-drag-out fight? Or is she likely to be reasonable, understanding that fathers can have the same feelings for their children as

Difference Between Marital and Separate Property During a divorce, there is a process for dividing assets. The Court is required to identify all assets and their current values. This includes properties such as homes, cars, pets, boats, jewelry, furniture, computers, businesses, bank accounts, life insurance policies, stocks, bonds, and retirement accounts,