Posts Tagged ‘child support’
Child Support FAQs (by Ohio Divorce Attorney)
CHILD SUPPORT FAQs What are the child support guidelines? The Child Support Guidelines are guidelines are the rules passed by the Ohio legislature which calculate child support orders based upon the financial circumstances of both parents. These guidelines are presumed under the law to be the correct. (R.C. 3119.03) Your attorney provides the information to…
Read MoreBe Careful of Online Child Support Calculators!!
The Child Support Guidelines are guidelines passed by the Ohio legislature which calculate support orders based upon the financial circumstances of both parents. Your attorney provides the information to the court, which will allow it to set a support amount. Many people find Ohio support calculators online, but let this serve as your warning: THESE…
Read MoreWinning The Temporary Order Litigation
A divorce/dissolution can last for many months after the filing of a 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 to assess the…
Read MoreUnmarried Parents (by OhioDivorceAttorney.com)
Across the United States, almost 40% of children are born to unmarried parents. Unmarried parents face obstacles that married couples do not. Besides the fear and uncertainty, unmarried parents have to worry about establishing a workable visitation schedule, making realistic plans for the child’s education and religious upbringing, detailing expectations for child support. These issues…
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 MoreLegal Separation: An Option to Divorce
Legal Separation – Protect Yourself and Keep Trying at the Same Time Legal separation is available to parties who do not wish to have a divorce granted, but do want to separate assets and liabilities and resolve issues relating to children and spousal support, or perhaps want to negotiate a settlement prior to additional…
Read MoreLife After Divorce. What's Next?
The age old question: What’s Next? Is there life AFTER divorce? You are driving home after your final divorce hearing when it hits you. I’m done! It’s finally over! When the relief of a final divorce hearing fades you are left with some very fundamental questions about what happens next. Here is my Top Ten List of…
Read MoreNeed an increase or decrease in child support? Think Deviation!!
You think your child support obligation should be less than the child support guideline amount, or you believe the child support you are receiving isn’t high enough in your case? You may ask the court to consider a deviation from the guidelines. Ohio Revised Code 3119.23 governs the factors which much be considered by…
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 MoreDo I Need An Attorney to Get Help From Child Support Enforcement Agency???
Do I need an attorney to get help from Child Support Enforcement Agency? The answer is NO! Any family receiving public assistance qualifies for free services through CSEA. Families that do not receive assistance can apply for services by filling out an application and paying a $1.00 application fee. You can apply for service at…
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