Like most Ohio parents, you've likely encountered situations where you have had to give your children disappointing news. Perhaps you had planned a family vacation, then learned that your new work schedule would interfere, so you had to cancel. Maybe you're one of...
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What should you do when your children are with your ex?
When people think about child custody cases, they always focus on the time they get to spend with the children. They put far less thought into all of this time that they'll now be alone, when their kids are with their ex.It's that time that can be very hard for...
Settling outside of court may be possible during divorce in Ohio
The thought of getting a divorce can certainly be overwhelming. This is particularly true if your idea of getting a divorce means going toe to toe with your future ex on how to handle divorce issues such as property division. The reality is that your divorce process...
Why would 2 people own a home together after divorce?
The stereotypical assumption during a divorce is that the couple will sell the house. At the very least, one spouse will buy out the other spouse and refinance the house. The two will not own it together. However, couples sometimes break this stereotype and decide to...
A more peaceful way to walk through divorce
Choosing to move forward with divorce is never an easy decision. Ending a marriage is complex and difficult for every member of an Ohio family, no matter how amicable the two parties may be, but there could be a better, more peaceful way to walk through it. Stressful...
Tips for telling your spouse you want to end your marriage
You have decided that you need to tell your spouse you want to get a divorce. Maybe you've tried to make the marriage work, but you know there's simply nothing left. Even though you are set on ending the marriage, you still need to tell your spouse. What is the best...
Signs that your spouse may not be happy in your marriage
In many cases, a divorce is not a surprise to either person. It is clear that it has been on the horizon for some time, and the divorce is just the end result of a breakdown in the relationship that happened long ago. However, there are also cases where one spouse...
Nesting — it’s not just for birds anymore
Divorcing parents in Ohio usually worry about one issue far more than any other -- how they will handle their children after the marriage ends. From how much time a child will spend with each parent to who makes important life decisions, there are several matters that...
4 questions about prenups
People often feel very nervous to even mention prenuptial agreements, let alone ask important questions about them. This leads to a fair amount of confusion about exactly what prenups are and what they can do. To help, here are a few important questions to ask: 1....
8 warning signs that divorce may be coming
If your first warning sign that divorce is coming is when your spouse tells you he or she wants to split up, odds are you have missed something along the way. You're not alone. There are often a number of early warning signs, but people tend to overlook them. In some...