Custody
Tis the Season: Surviving Your Divorce Through the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. Holiday season is upon us. And even though so many of us perceive this time of year as a joyous one, one that will allow us to spend time with our family and friends, others are forced to suffer one of the many consequences of a divorce…….splitting time with…
Read More10 Commandments of Divorce Court
1. Thou shalt not bring your child to divorce court. The ultimate interest of the divorce court is the best interest of the child. Unless it is requested by the divorce court, bringing your child to the court with you is not in the best interest of the child. Children do not need to be…
Read MoreGreene County Custody Cases: The Visitation Center
There may be so much tension in your Greene County custody dispute that the court will require you and your ex-spouse to utilize the Greene County Family Visitation Center. You can find the Visitation Center at 143 E. Market St., in Xenia, Ohio (note that this location is not near the Greene County Domestic Relations Court…
Read MoreChild Custody and the UCCJEA
UCCJEA: Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Child custody matters are the most emotionally charged, and most important, issues dealt with by divorce attorneys. Custody disputes arise between parents during, but more frequently after a divorce or dissolution, or between unmarried biological parents, and sometimes grandparents. When parents and their children live in one state, the courts of that…
Read MoreTemporary Orders of Custody, Spousal & Child Support in Ohio
The typical divorce can last for many months after the filing of a divorce complaint. It is important that the parties be able to plan how they will live and what money will be available to them during the pendency of a divorce. The first job you and your divorce attorney will undertake is…
Read MoreDon't Listen to Them: Your Soon to be Ex
Your Soon to be Ex – Don’t Listen to their Lies or Legal Advice! I have written previous articles on the importance of not listening to the free legal advice of friends and family, unless of course they are a licensed attorney in Ohio (check out the article Free Legal Advice: Don’t Listen to It! ).…
Read MoreSummer Vacation and Divorce–Communication is Key!
When going through divorce, a summer vacation with your kids can be a needed retreat: just cover your bases with good communication. This is the time of year when hopefully the sun is around more, the flowers begin to appear, and kids start to look forward to the coming end of the school year. Summer vacation…
Read MoreDon't Blow Up Over Your Ohio Parenting Time This Fourth of July
Parenting Time and Visitation Orders in Ohio Ohio parenting time orders require you to cooperate in making sure the child gets to spend time with both parents. bWhen the parents of a minor child divorce, have their marriage dissolved or annulled, or legally separate, the court may issue an order affording parenting time to the…
Read MoreHow Can A DUI Affect Your Divorce?
A DUI during Divorce can cost you more than just your life… If you are involved in a custody dispute, or have a vindictive spouse who would like to start one, a DUI/OVI conviction can be used against you in domestic relations court. Automatic license suspensions may make it difficult to exercise visitation with your children. …
Read MoreMother's Day and Divorce
How to make Mother’s Day about the kids, and not about the divorce! Mother’s Day can be a challenge when a couple separates through divorce or dissolution. Whether you are recently separated, contemplating divorce, currently going through a divorce, or are happily divorced and remarried, challenges can arise in many ways. Memories of Mother’s Day…
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