Visitation and Parenting Time In Ohio, the courts prefer to use the term “visitation” with non-parents such as grandparents, other relatives, or persons who have court-ordered time with children. While the term “visitation” was once used for parents also, there was a movement to change that term since parents are not deemed to be merely […]
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Do We Need All These Child Support Laws?
As with any institution that governs behaviors and responsibilities, child support laws were created and designed to make sure that a parent fulfills their obligations to their biological child, and to assure that the child would not be left without adequate resources. But as we all know, societies become increasingly complicated over time – laws […]
Can a Pre or Postnuptial Agreement Save Your Marriage?
The month of June is famous as the wedding month. Folks get married in June because of good weather, and it is considered the beginning of vacation season. I’ll bet you 100 to one that maybe one out of 100 couples tying that knot in June has a prenup, and hardly any of those will even […]
Where Can I Ask a Family Lawyer Questions for Free?
It shouldn’t be a surprise that getting involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter can quickly become an expensive issue, especially when there is a lot of disagreement and distance between the parties involved. This is because resolving disputes and protecting the interests of all parties involved requires an extensive amount of legal […]
5 Benefits of Addressing Your Divorce Issues Now Versus Later
While you may want to avoid the pain, effort, and cost of a complete divorce settlement — the benefits of addressing divorce issues now can help you later.
Why Florida’s Alimony Reform Was Killed Yet Again
It seems like déjà vu all over again, but for the second time during his tenure as Governor, Rick Scott has vetoed an alimony reform bill. Now the question remains: Will Florida ever see alimony reform? Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that there will be any serious alimony reform in Florida until the legislature gets its […]
3 Steps to Finding the Right Divorce Attorney Using Online Reviews
Choosing a divorce attorney is a difficult task, but navigating online attorney reviews might just be helpful to find the right lawyer for you.
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a Do-It-Yourself Divorce
Many are tempted by a do-it-yourself divorce so they can save on costs. Here are 5 questions couples should ask themselves before taking that risky step.
Can My Common-Law Partner Divorce Me if We Weren’t Actually Married?
You may still be financially responsible the way you would be as if you were going through an actual divorce with common-law marriage.
Divorce Attorneys for Men Only. Really?
The marketing or advertising concept: We have noticed some recent marketing of law firms in which they state that they “focus” on representing men. I have yet to see a firm advertisement for a firm representing “Women Only,” but even the concept of firms for men or firms for women should set you to wondering […]
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