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It may have been a couple of years since you first set up your child custody arrangement. At the time, the parenting plan may have worked well around your child’s school schedule and your work. Now, life is looking a bit different and you feel you need it’s time to...
In Ohio, the concept of “equitable distribution” is used when dividing marital property. This applies to both debts and assets. Marital property is anything that you and your spouse acquired from the date of your marriage until your divorce is finalized. This includes...
You've probably heard that half of all marriages end in divorce. This is a somewhat contentious statistic that may not be fully accurate, but it is widely repeated and it does reflect the fact that a lot of marriages do end up in divorce at some point. However, this...
Most everyone understands that divorce is hard on children. The family unit is their safe place where they can explore and express themselves to prepare for their adult lives. When parents divorce, children face multiple major changes all at once. They may move to a...
Over the years, the courts' approach to divorce has shifted. There used to be something of a presumption that mothers were the more natural parents, so they tended to get child custody. But this has changed, and courts now prefer shared custody so that children get to...
Children will sometimes do whatever they can to get what they want. This sometimes involves playing one parent against the other. When the parents live in the same home, this might be evident quickly. Divorced parents might not realize what’s going on as quickly. ...
Part of the process of divorce is negotiating the division of property. This includes real estate, vehicles, furniture and other tangible items as well as retirement funds, trusts and other financial assets. Generally, each person brings some of their own belongings...
Sharing custody is a challenge. You have to see your ex all the time and constantly remember when you will or won't have parenting time. If there's anything harder than the general practice of splitting parental responsibilities with your ex, it is probably the...
Divorce happens for many different reasons, so it's hard to pin down one reason that is the most common. Even if you did, it certainly wouldn't mean that your relationship would run into the same situation. Every divorce is unique, and so are the circumstances leading...
A broken marriage is hard enough. But what do you do if your divorce leaves you broke? Truth is, besides the emotional toll, divorce can be extremely financially taxing. And while some of the financial implications are inevitable, most are avoidable. A number of...