Post-Decree
Contempt 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 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 MoreDivorce Process: Objections
Not Happy with the Outcome of Your Divorce? – Don’t Let Time Pass You By Finally, you come to the end of the divorce process, your final hearing. The feeling of relief you expected is no where to be found, because you either did not receive the parenting time, property, or debt distribution you wanted.…
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 MoreCan Spousal Support be modified after my divorce?
Often, courts will retain jurisdiction on the issue of spousal support. This means that if circumstances change from the time of the original spousal support award, the amount and/or duration of the support may be modified or changed. This generally happens if and when there has been a significant and unforeseen change in one spouse’s…
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 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…
Read MoreSocial Media: 3 Pictures to Never Post on Facebook – Sex
A Goldmine to Your Ex’s Attorney: Sexual Pictures on Social Media In the previous i discussed post pictures of children and the effects posting certain types of pictures and videos on social media could have on a family law case. In this article the focus is on “sexy selfies” or photos of yourself which may…
Read MoreSocial Media: 3 Pictures to Never Post on Facebook – Children
Kids, Drugs, and Sex on Social Media: A Goldmine to Your Ex’s Attorney Any family law case has a tendency to create a soap opera like atmosphere, but instead of the dead fiance coming back from the dead with the dirty secret, anyone can easily uncover dirty secrets you post on social media. One of…
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