When you have a custody dispute, it can be one of the hardest times of your life. You want to make sure your children aren't suffering, but at the same time, you have to protect your right to see your children and may need to take steps to limit their contact with the...
Year: 2019
Alimony paid in a lump sum can be beneficial to the recipient
Among all the things that you have to deal with during a divorce, alimony may be one of the most crucial. Alimony is a protection sometimes given to lesser-earning spouses who need some financial support after a divorce. For example, a stay-at-home parent might not...
Factors that often precede Ohio divorce
Married life typically includes relationship ups and downs. No two people can reasonably expect to spend a lifetime together without ever disagreeing or feeling at odds with each other. Some couples, especially those who have been together for two or more decades,...
What should you expect during a mediation session?
If you and your estranged spouse have agreed to divorce mediation, you may not be sure exactly what to expect. Fortunately, it's easy to explain what you should know about mediation and what to expect when you arrive at the first session. First, remember that no...
Contentious or not, custody has to be discussed
Child custody is a contentious topic for many people going through a divorce. When it comes up, it often feels as if it is a war. One parent may try to get as much custody as possible without considering how that would affect the other parent's life with their child....
Are you concerned about finding the right custody attorney?
You know that very soon your life will change substantially because you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage. You may have automatically begun thinking about all the affairs you need to get in order and how to best protect your children from the possible...
Get your financial documents together before you bring up divorce
Divorce is among the hardest things you'll have to do in your life. If your marriage isn't going to work out, a divorce may be the one right thing that you and your spouse can do for one another. However, it can be complicated, even if you don't have kids. There are...
Learn about alimony and what you can do if you need it
When someone seeks alimony, the cause is usually because they need financial support to live comfortably after divorce. One spouse, for instance, might make $67,000 every year. The other might make $25,000. To make up at least some of that difference, alimony can be...
Mediation could be the right choice for your case
No one wants to fight, especially at the end of a marriage. You've both supported each other in the past and the idea that you'd both begin to tear each other down during a divorce isn't something you'd be happy with. The good news is that couples who are willing to...
Does your chosen career make you more likely to divorce?
People get divorces for all kinds of reasons. Whether it's because of money problems, personal differences or infidelity, no two divorces are alike. However, researchers say that there are common factors that can sometimes predict whether a person is more likely to...