Divorce And Family Law

Once you decide to get a divorce, you may feel isolated. Your friends. Your family. Everyone is married. Yet, you are going to get a divorce. It was a long time coming and you finally decided. Now what? What do you do? Who do you talk to? Who will guide you through...

1. What is a Guardian ad litem (GAL)? A Guardian Ad Litem, or a “GAL”, is a court appointed professional who acts as a neutral third-party voice in a court case involving children. As defined by Ohio Rules of Superintendence “Guardian ad litem means an individual...

The holidays are upon us. The Christmas decor is coming out even before children have determined their Halloween costumes. This is an exciting time for children, but it can also be stressful for parents who are in the middle of custody proceedings and for those...

With nearly half of the world’s population now using some type of social media, escaping it is nearly impossible. How many people have your heard of that reconnected with an old high school flame through Facebook? It is everywhere. Innocently, we like to post pictures...

Division of government issued Stimulus payments between separated or divorced parents If you are a parent who shares custody or alternates years in which you can claim your child for taxes, you may be asking yourself whether you are entitled to any portion of the...

Effective March 16, 2020, Governor DeWine has implemented an "extended Spring Break" for all K-12 public and private schools. As of now, this announcement does not include daycares or in-home childcare. This announcement has left many people wondering how the school...

How to determine separate property in divorce When entering a marriage many spouses combine all their financial assets into joint accounts, buy property together, and proceed under the assumption of 'what is mine is yours' and vice versa. However, this age-old...

As is often the case, during the marriage, one spouse carries health insurance for the family. Once a husband and wife are in the divorce or dissolution process, one of the biggest questions is what happens with the health insurance.  Once a divorce or...

Choosing to file for divorce is a very difficult decision. Sometimes due to varying situations, the spouses want to explore alternative choices in lieu of filing for divorce. One of those alternatives is a legal separation.What is a legal separation?A legal...

Like many issues in domestic relations, seeking to be reimbursed by the domestic relations court when your spouse has irrevocably broken the marriage vows through actions such as an affair would fall into the category of "it depends."Finding out your spouse has...