Although it is only April, it is never too early to prepare for summer vacations in Ohio. Divorced and separated parents may have disagreements about how to organize time with children as summer sports leagues, day camps and family vacations can easily complicate a...
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Month: March 2013
How to prepare for an initial consultation
Meeting with a divorce attorney for the first time could be a very awkward and emotional experience. After all, you are essentially in uncharted territory. It is hard to know what to expect, and you may be unsure that you want to hire the person you are scheduled to...
Why secret accounts may be problematic
Our last post focused on the benefits of having a secret account or fund to create a clandestine sense of independence, or to pay for life's occasional indulgences. This post will focus on the drawbacks of accounts held without a spouse's knowledge. Probably the most...
How to plan for parenting time during spring break
With divorced and separated couples in Ohio, spring break can be a part of March Madness that neither person wants to enjoy. It can be especially difficult to make plans if there is no court order or temporary decree to set forth rules to follow. Even for those with...
What do custody evaluators look at?
The most difficult part of an Ohio divorce is likely a child custody evaluation. An assessment of the child's relationships with each of the parents, along with their experiences and surroundings to determine which parent should be named a "primary" parent and who...
Relocation cases in Ohio
One of the expected changes after a divorce is that one parent will decide to move away. Whether this move is to another city near Columbus, or to another state, relocation issues can be difficult problems to resolve without court intervention. Indeed, there are many...
How grandparents can have parenting time in Ohio
It is a common misperception that grandparents have no rights regarding parenting time (or in some cases) custody. Fortunately, this is not true. In fact, more grandparents are raising children than ever before. According to a 2010 U.S. Census Bureau report, 7 million...
Retirement impacted when baby boomers divorce
Baby boomers are divorcing at a higher rate in the U.S. compared to other couples. When older couples get divorced, there are different factors that need to be considered, especially regarding their finances.With the number of baby boomer divorces doubling during the...