As you know, divorce is exhausting, upsetting and disruptive, especially when children are involved. Divorce may also cause uncertainty, as each parent wonders how best to protect their kids. It can be tempting to relax your stance on seeking joint parenting time and...
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3 things that children need to thrive during and after divorce
One of the biggest concerns that people voice when contemplating a divorce is that they worry about how it will affect their children. It is common knowledge that divorce can lead to depression, poor academic performance and social withdrawal for the children in a...
What happens if you mix separate and marital property?
Whether an asset is classified as marital or separate is crucial to the division process phase of divorce proceedings. Separate property remains untouched, while marital assets are divided equitably between the divorcing couple. But what happens if there is a mix-up...
Why would a parent want primary custody?
Parents going through a divorce may need to determine their child custody rights. One option parents have is joint custody, which allows both parents to have some right over their children's upbringing. Parents’ custody rights may be split between their physical time...
Can you use a prenup to address custody?
You weren’t planning to get married, but your partner got pregnant and so you decided to tie the knot. You’re a bit hesitant to do so, and you ask to use a prenuptial agreement to protect your assets. Your future spouse agrees that they would be fine with having such...
Which assets are marital property during an Ohio divorce?
Marriage involves the legal decision to combine one's life with someone else's, and divorce is the opposite. It is the intentional separation of two people's personal lives, assets and financial obligations so that they can live effectively apart from each other....
Why daughters need their fathers after divorce
Too often, when parents divorce, even fathers who share custody of their children with their mother end up becoming less involved in their daughters’ lives than in their sons’. Researchers have found that father-daughter relationships suffer more when parents divorce...
Do you have any rights as a grandparent?
Being a grandparent is an incredible experience. You get to enjoy watching your grandchildren grow up while providing love and support every step of the way. But what happens if something goes wrong and you are no longer allowed to see them? Do you have any options?...
How do I prepare myself financially for a divorce?
Divorce is emotionally and financially difficult. Whether you have recently filed for divorce or are considering taking this route, the decisions you make (and the missteps you avoid) can impact the outcome of your divorce. As soon as it becomes apparent that divorce...
Will you be the same after your divorce?
Divorce is a significant thing to go through. Not only do you have to let go of a life you knew for a long time, but also you may find yourself in conflicts with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. As a result, divorce has numerous effects that can change your life forever....