Family Law

Getting divorced is not something most people do regularly.  Therefore, it’s a topic many know little about, even if they have experienced a divorce. Without legal experience, it can be difficult to understand the process and choose the best divorce lawyer for your situation. Finding the right Cleveland divorce attorney […]

Ending a marriage is always a challenging decision. But the decision doesn’t end there for couples who have chosen to live separate lives. In Ohio, married couples wishing to end their marriage must choose between two options; divorce and dissolution of marriage. Knowing which option is best can be challenging.

Fewer things are more stressful than fighting to retain or establish custody of your child. Although divorce and child custody often go hand in hand, there are several circumstances where parents may face a child custody matter, such as establishing custody as an unwed parent or modifying an existing custody

With internet dating becoming more common and women being more prevalent in the workforce, situations sometimes arise where parents sharing custody of their children face a prospective relocation of the child or children–possibly some distance away from where the other parent is located. What can be done about this if

Divorce is never an easy choice. Couples may repeatedly try to fix their problems and make their marriage work. But when those efforts are to no avail, divorce may be the only option. If you have come to the conclusion that ending your marriage is the only option, you might

Grandparents often feel left behind when a divorce or custody case ensues. Being denied quality time with their grandchildren can be devastating, especially when they have always been an essential part of their lives or have had a significant role in raising them. The legal team at Slater & Zurz

It is a mother’s right to be allowed to develop and maintain a healthy, nurturing relationship with her child. A mother-child bond is essential to the health and well-being of a child and should be relentlessly protected. If you are going through a divorce or are an unmarried mother and

Fathers have the fundamental right to provide for their children’s care, custody, and management, but this right is not absolute. Children also have the right to a stable relationship with a person in a fatherly role. There are three primary ways for a father to establish paternity: A voluntary acknowledgment

Although it can be grounds for a divorce, adultery is not often considered in the financial aspects of ending a marriage.  And if it is, it’s not likely to have the huge impact the jilted party may anticipate.  Likewise, it is not an issue when determining child support. It is

Under Ohio law, an annulment is another option to terminate a marriage. The Ohio Revised Code 3105.5, Cause for Annulment,  lists six (6) ways an annulment can be granted. They are: What Makes Annulment Unique? The unique aspect is that should you successfully have an Ohio Court grant an annulment,