While you may know people who have had numerous divorces, in reality, most people who go through this ordeal do it once in their lives. If you are facing a divorce for the first time, you may be unsure of what to expect and how to behave. In all likelihood, you are...
Year: 2017
Collaborative divorce, a cheaper alternative?
You have decided to make the break with your partner, and you are pursuing your options for divorce. You understand that the only constant in life is change, and you are ready to make this big one. It's not that you hate your partner; it's just not working out. This...
Why do many couples wait until after the holidays to divorce?
You may already know that attorneys consider January through March "divorce season" here in Ohio and across the country, and the research tends to back up that belief. You may see that waiting until after the end of the year provides certain financial advantages, but...
Shared parenting vs. sole custody: decide which works for you
During divorce, your mind may be swimming with all sorts of questions and concerns about matters such as property division and spousal support. However, one of the biggest areas of contention during a marital split-up is child custody. Oftentimes, conflict over child...
Dissolution may make for an easier divorce process
Divorce is often portrayed on television as an acrimonious process, with two spouses dragging out a battle over who gets to keep the house or the children. The reality is that not everyone contests a marital split-up, with both parties at odds about how to handle...
Do you have valid grounds to seek an annulment?
The end of a marriage is a difficult process. For some couples, the thought of a divorce is disheartening and overwhelming, but in some situations, it may be possible to avoid a divorce and seek an annulment. There are strict qualifications for annulment, but you may...
How to navigate the back-to-school season following your divorce
Whether you're one of many Ohio parents who hail the back-to-school season as a welcomed event (if only to send end-of-summer, rambunctious kids someplace else for a few hours a day) or are among those who wish they could cling to their summer vacation time with their...
A mediated custody arrangement may work better for your family
Ohio parents know that their kids could have a difficult time when their parents decide to divorce. In order to minimize the potential impact that the end of a marriage could have on your children, you may be looking for ways to help your kids through this time of...
Who decides what happens to your business in divorce?
If you wrote a list of the top 10 things you value most at this time in your life, the business you worked so long and hard to build would likely be on it. It's a great feeling to bring a dream to fruition, even with the challenges, sweat and yes, perhaps, tears that...
Why marriage dissolution may be a better option than divorce
Sometimes a marriage simply does not work out long term due to irreconcilable differences. Maybe over time, you and your spouse have grown apart and developed your own interests. Perhaps an affair has made the marriage impossible to save, thus requiring you to move...