Who gets the dog in a divorce?
Some immediate issues come to mind when thinking about divorce, such as finding a way to divide marital property and resolving child...
Who gets the ring?
Engagement rings and wedding bands are a symbol of a couple’s promise to marry one another and of the matrimonial union. Naturally,...
Can My Ex's Facebook Post Be Used as Evidence in My Divorce Case?
Yes. It’s always important to be careful what you post to social media. Despite “privacy” settings, it’s better to assume that nothing...
I have a Will. That means my heirs avoid the probate court, right?
Many people believe that having a Last Will and Testament is all that is needed to keep their assets out of the probate court. However,...
Providing Health Insurance Can Reduce Your Child Support
A court calculates the amount of child support to be paid based on guidelines that the Ohio Supreme Court has created. These guidelines...
In a divorce, can a child decide with which parent he or she will live?
Not necessarily. Children under 18 are minors and do not have the ultimate say in where they live. In a divorce, the court decides the...
How to Reduce Stress in High Conflict Divorce
Civil litigation can be extremely stressful for the parties. Domestic relations cases may be the most heated of all, given the subject...
What is Spousal Support in a Divorce?
“Spousal support” has replaced “alimony” in the state of Ohio. Spousal support refers to the monthly payments made from one spouse to...
Divorce: Temporary Restraining Orders on a Party’s Assets
A Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) is a court order that prohibits one or both of the parties from doing certain things while the case...
What types of income are included in a child support calculation in Ohio?
Many clients often wonder whether certain types of income are to be included for child support. For instance, are Social Security...
