What is the Child Custody Process in Ohio?
If you have minor children, you will need to plan for them as part of your divorce or dissolution. As you think about what’s best for your children, it’s important to understand some of the key terms: custody, parenting time (also called visitation) and shared parenting. Once you decide what you’d like to ask for you will need to propose a parenting plan to the court. Keep … [Read More...] about What is the Child Custody Process in Ohio?
What is the Divorce Process in Ohio?
There are a lot of steps involved in getting a divorce in Ohio. This overview will help you understand what to expect. The process can take 4 to 12 months if you don't have children, or up to 2 years if you do have children. Get help if you’re in danger If you or your children have been hurt or abused by your spouse, get help right away. Call 911 if you are in danger now. If … [Read More...] about What is the Divorce Process in Ohio?
What You Need to Know About Child Support in Ohio.
Child support is calculated according to Ohio law to make sure that a child has everything they need to be safe and healthy. Child support is money that you or the other parent pays to help meet the financial needs of your children. Usually child support is paid to the parent who has custody of the children after a divorce by the parent without custody. However, there are … [Read More...] about What You Need to Know About Child Support in Ohio.
What You Need to Know About Spousal Support in Ohio
Spousal support is money that one spouse pays to the other after they have decided to end their marriage. It's meant to help you land on your feet and maintain the standard of living you were used to during the marriage. This will be important if you can’t afford to support yourself or your children without your spouse's income. How do you get spousal support? The court … [Read More...] about What You Need to Know About Spousal Support in Ohio
Guardian Ad Litem
Guardian Ad Litem: A Brief Introduction Guardians ad litem, or GALs, are often appointed by the courts in family law cases (juvenile and domestic relations) to assist the court in determining what outcome would serve the child’s, or children’s best interests. A court may limit a GAL’s authority to investigate only limited matters or it may authorize the GAL to conduct a broad … [Read More...] about Guardian Ad Litem
Can I Get an Annulment
If you are considering ending your marriage in Ohio, you may have heard about annulments as an alternative to divorce. Annulment is a legal process that declares a marriage invalid or void, as if it never happened. While divorce ends a valid marriage, annulment erases it from the beginning. Why will a court grant an annulment in Ohio? To get an annulment in Ohio, you need … [Read More...] about Can I Get an Annulment
Shared Parenting
At Atkins And Atkins Attorneys at Law, we understand that every family is unique and that navigating the complexities of child custody decisions can be challenging. Our team of dedicated family law attorneys are here to help you understand the differences between shared parenting and sole custody so you can make the best decision for your family. Shared Parenting: A … [Read More...] about Shared Parenting
What is an Unfit Parent?
At Atkins And Atkins Attorneys at Law, we understand that child custody disputes can be emotionally charged and stressful experiences. In the state of Ohio, custody proceedings between a parent and a nonparent may involve a determination of parental unsuitability, or whether a parent is considered "unfit" to have custody of their child. Parental Unsuitability in Ohio Ohio … [Read More...] about What is an Unfit Parent?
Understanding Child Abandonment in Ohio
At Atkins And Atkins Attorneys at Law, we understand that navigating the complexities of family law can be an emotionally challenging and confusing process. In the state of Ohio, one issue that may arise in family law cases is child abandonment. In this blog post, we will provide an overview of child abandonment, its implications, and how our experienced legal team can help … [Read More...] about Understanding Child Abandonment in Ohio
Determining Spousal Support In Ohio
If you are going through a divorce or separation in Ohio, you may be concerned about how you will support yourself financially after the split. One option that may be available to you is spousal support, also known as alimony. Can I receive – or must I pay – spousal support? It is important to note that spousal support is not automatically awarded in a divorce. A party … [Read More...] about Determining Spousal Support In Ohio
Postnuptial Agreements in Ohio
Postnuptial agreements will soon be another tool for Ohio couples to safeguard their personal assets and create certainty in case unexpected marital issues come up down the road. A postnuptial agreement is a contract entered into during marriage allowing spouses to create end-of-marriage contingencies that fit their unique situation. A postnuptial agreement can stand on its … [Read More...] about Postnuptial Agreements in Ohio
What do you know about comparing yourself to your ex in divorce?
Divorce can trigger a tangle of emotions that you may struggle to sift through. Feeling emotionally off-balance can leave you with unhealthy coping strategies, such as comparing yourself with your ex. Learn how to make it through this emotional thicket and sift through the fog of frustration. Psychology Today has tips for lifting yourself out of comparison. Your life may not … [Read More...] about What do you know about comparing yourself to your ex in divorce?
Understand equitable distribution of property
When you and your spouse get a divorce, you usually have to divide your property. Ohio’s property division laws dictate which assets you might keep after the marriage. You may want to divide all of the assets in half to make the division fair. According to FindLaw, Ohio uses equitable distribution to divide a couple’s assets. This means that a court may not award half of the … [Read More...] about Understand equitable distribution of property
How should you pick an executor?
When residents of Ohio like you work on your estate plan, you must pick an executor. This person will carry your estate plan out. Because of that, they are a crucial part of the process. You want to select someone who is right for you and your plans. Today we will look at some things you should look for when picking an estate executor. Personal qualities of an … [Read More...] about How should you pick an executor?
Here’s how to make co-parenting your teen easier
Being a teenager is hard, and things can get much more complicated when parents divorce. But even if your teen seems ready to do things without your help, there are several things you can do to make his or her adolescence go more smoothly. Effectively co-parenting with your ex-spouse is a good place to start. Of course you probably did not get a divorce because you work well … [Read More...] about Here’s how to make co-parenting your teen easier
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