Going through a divorce is a heartbreaking experience. Not only must you learn to accept that the life you once pictured is over, but you must also cope with the emotional, legal, and economic effects of your divorce. If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits, you […]
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Although this seems like a simple question, unfortunately, there is no simple answer. There are many variables to be considered, from the time you begin the divorce process to the time the final order is signed. The biggest variables are: Three categories of divorce Divorce cases usually fall into one of three
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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
A love for the law isn’t what drew Jeff Hawkins into practice. But it’s what kept him there. In his mind, he recalled, he simplified his choice down to becoming an attorney…or working in a factory. The prospect of helping his fellow man made the choice that much easier for
