When going through a divorce, you may have many aspects that need consideration. Interests often arise when it comes to dividing property. Because Ohio is an equitable distribution state, the division of assets does not necessarily mean that you and your ex-spouse...
Year: 2016
8 elements of a parenting plan
One of the hardest issues to work out in a divorce is a parenting plan for the children. Ohio has two types of child custody. Sole custody is when one parent is designated as the sole legal custodian of the children. This parent has the authority to make all decisions...
The 4 dangers of anger in divorce
Divorce is not an easy experience when it comes to your emotions. When going through a divorce, sometimes feeling resentful or angry at your former spouse is normal. But focusing on the goals of the divorce, instead of the current anguish, can help you in many ways in...
Five things the IRS wants you to know about divorce and taxes
Divorce can be one of life's most stress-inducing events. Though it is a common occurrence in our society, affecting 40 percent of first marriages and 60 percent of second marriages, the legal and financial ramifications are often poorly understood. Divorce and...
Divorce advice: whose advice is best?
You probably didn't think it was going to happen to you. Now that you are facing one of the toughest life experiences, everybody and their mother is probably standing at the ready to weigh in on your plight. Whether you are simply pondering divorce or find yourself...
Don’t censor your child’s love for the other parent after divorce
Most of us have known of a parent who, after having separated from their spouse, spoke ill of them to their child. Maybe a single parent who bad-mouthed the other raised you, or maybe you know the temptation to vent your frustrations about your ex to your child....
Avoid these five common mediation mistakes
Mediation is a powerful tool for resolving divorces, child custody disputes and other family law matters. It can have many different benefits, including minimizing the financial cost and allowing you to retain control of the outcome. However, because mediation...
Parallel parenting: an alternative to co-parenting
"Mommy, why don't you and Daddy love each other anymore?" "I don't want to go to Daddy's house, it smells funny and my room is scary." "When is Daddy going to pick us up from school?"Do any of these sound familiar to you? Have you heard some variation from your kids...
Just served? Avoid these 5 common divorce mistakes
No one looks forward to learning that someone they once loved has filed for divorce. Even if you knew it was coming, the reality of holding divorce papers in your hand can trigger a wide range of emotion. Along with a flood of grief and anger, you may feel stress and...
Please disconnect all devices: plug in to family time
Information is highly accessible in this digital age, but at what price? It is easy to answer just one more email, post one more Facebook update, or defeat one more level of Candy Crush Saga. Parents and children alike are sucked into the vortex of smartphones and...