Our readers have likely seen many posts advocating for Ohio divorcing couples to take an amicable approach to their breakup. The research on how combative divorces affect children, as well as studies on mental health during tumultuous breaks should inspire people to...
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Millennials have their own take on love and marriage
Just like many traditions and milestones in life, millennials are doing things differently compared to past generations. Their take on job searches (and job expectations) are different. They communicate differently, opting to have text message conversations as opposed...
Can deadbeat parents be put in jail?
There supposedly is no such thing as a debtors' prison. The failure to pay debts generally will not get a person put in jail. However, with every rule there is an exception. When a parent fails to pay child support payments, Ohio law allows the state to charge a...
Kardashian / Humphries saga nearing an end
It's been three months since Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced their pregnancy. We noted in a prior post that the upcoming baby creates an intriguing legal scenario considering that Kardashian is still married to Brooklyn Nets forward Kris Humprhies. Their...
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...
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...
What happens when divorcing parents differ on religion?
Divorce often exposes the problems that parents have in co-parenting. Some of the most prominent (and difficult) issues Ohio family court judges must encounter are problems involving custody and religion. In these situations, the court must balance a parent's First...