Divorce And Family Law

People often tell me that their goal for the resolution of their case is 50/50 custody.  I hear the term almost daily in this area of the law.  This term is actually incorrect.In both Ohio and Kentucky, the courts determine which parent will be the custodial...

The State of Maryland is making news this week in catching up to most of the rest of county by unanimously passing a bill that is expected to be signed by the governor that will allow victims of rape or sexual assault to terminate parental rights of their attackers....

In certain circumstances, grandparents do have legal rights in Ohio to custody or grandparent visitation.A grandparent may file a complaint or petition for custody in certain circumstances and the Court will grant the petition if it can be proven that both parents are...

When going through a divorce, the holidays are oftentimes difficult. Here are a few tips to make things go more smoothly.It is important to start planning for the holidays ahead of time. Look at your court orders to determine if there is a schedule in place. When you...

You have made it through the exhausting process of negotiating the custody of your kids. You have visitation which is what you believe is in your children's best interest and you go to pick them up from daycare and you go up to the front desk and request to see their...

The 2017 Kentucky Legislature passed a new statute creating a rebuttable presumption of joint custody and equal parenting time in a custody proceeding when a party is filing for a temporary order. KRS §403.280. The link to the full statute is below.Section 2 of...

When it comes to the most important things in your life, your children and financial security, you likely do not want a stranger deciding your future. When facing divorce, many people want to know what options they have other than litigation. There are many forms of...

Summer is here and many families like to take vacations with their children. A common question when going through a divorce or after is "are there any restrictions on travelling with my children?"If you are already divorced, look at your parenting agreement. In most...

Tax time is quickly approaching and if you are going through a divorce, you may have some questions about how to file your taxes. One of the first questions people ask is how to file. Pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, if you are still married on December 31st,...

Our divorce and collaborative law attorneys are commonly asked what the difference is between a divorce and dissolution. They are also frequently asked about collaborative law. Ohio statutes provide two processes for terminating a marriage, divorce and dissolution....