Divorce Courts
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 MoreChild Support Directly to My Ex-Spouse?
In my practice, I receive a lot of questions involving child support daily. One of the most common questions I receive is as follows: “Should I pay support directly to my spouse?” A similar question: “Why should I be in arrears when I give her (meaning the ex-spouse or partner) a lot of extra money for the children?” …
Read MoreValuing Marital Assets Accurately–Extremely IMPORTANT!!
One of the most important aspects of your divorce (besides custody of your children, of course) is to have correct valuations of marital assets. Your attorney has the very important job of investigating, valuating, and objectively inventorying all marital assets. Some assets have a readily ascertainable value, such as a bank account, publicly traded…
Read MoreTemporary Restraining Order – A TRO Explained
What is a temporary restraining order? A temporary restraining order is a short-term, pre-trial, temporary injunction ordered by the court at the beginning of a divorce action. The order is issued to protect both parties from immediate irreparable harm that they may suffer if the order is not issued. The order protects a party from…
Read MoreDivorce and Children: How to Talk to Your Child About Divorce
Think before you speak! – Divorce and Children Divorce and children are a complicated, emotional pair. Nothing weighs more on divorcing parents’ minds then how the divorce will affect their children. Many parents stay with a spouse they are no longer committed to, love, or from whom they suffer physical and emotional abuse because they…
Read MoreWhat constitutes Separate Property in Ohio?
Separate Property is defined as all real and personal property, and any interest in real or personal property that is found by the court to be any of the following: An inheritance by one spouse by bequest, devise, or descent during the course of the marriage; Any real or personal property or interest in…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: The Complaint for Divorce
Let the Divorce Process Begin: The Complaint for Divorce A divorce case is initiated by the filing of a document called the Complaint, which is similar to other complaints filed in other civil matters, requiring certain language and allegations, as well as a specific relief sought, to be stated in the document. Facts must be alleged…
Read MoreContempt and Divorce: What Does it Take?
What is Required to Prove Your Ex is in Contempt in Your Divorce? In a divorce proceeding, a person is usually only found in contempt of court due to their failure to follow a court order. The court still has the power to hold a person in contempt for the behavior you commonly see portrayed…
Read MoreOhio Divorce Attorney: An Equitable Split Does Not Necessarily Mean An Equal Split
One of the biggest divorce myths we encounter in our practice is the belief that the divorce court will add up all of each litigants property and divide down the middle. This method is used in a minority of states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin). These states are called…
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