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Although many Americans don’t realize it, our laws regarding issues in divorce like property division, child custody and spousal support are written and passed by the lawmakers in our state capitals before being signed into law by the governor (or vetoed, if the...
When a court has to make a ruling about parenting time, decision-making abilities and the other legal rights of parents after a divorce, the court will try to rule with the child’s best interests in mind. This means that parents are sometimes unhappy with the outcome....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
Those who separate from the other parent of their children typically need to negotiate a parenting plan. If they don't settle their own arrangements, an Ohio family law judge will put together a custody order that determines when each will spend time with the children...
In some cases, paternity cannot be assumed. Maybe a couple isn’t married, for instance, or isn’t even in a relationship. They may believe that someone is the father, but this isn’t automatically assumed the same way that it usually is with married couples. In a...
In a perfect world, divorced or separated parents naturally put their child’s best interests ahead of their own and respect any custody orders laid forth by the court. Even when they are not on the best terms, they know this is the right thing to do. In reality,...