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What Happens if a Custody Order is Violated?

December 3, 2020

When you separate from your co-parent, you will have a custody order with regards to your children. In a perfect world, both parents will follow the court order to the benefit of their children. In reality, this isn’t always the case, and one parent may violate the custody order. The other parent may feel powerless, […]

Successfully Co-Parenting During a Pandemic

November 17, 2020

For those going through a divorce, co-parenting can already be a challenge, but co-parenting and establishing a custody agreement during a pandemic will take even more care and consideration. Both parents want to spend time with their children, keep them safe and healthy, and ensure that their children are happy and secure. Covid-19 has made […]

7 Things You Need to Do Before Filing for Divorce

October 28, 2020

When divorce is on the horizon, take some time to plan and create a path to follow before you file. You are making the decision to dissolve your marriage, so you probably understand that this is a life-changing choice and will not be an easy path to navigate. Although it will be an emotional experience, […]

What Happens if I Missed Visitation Time with My Child During Quarantine?

October 16, 2020

Visitation schedules may have been impacted, especially at the beginning of the pandemic response, and many parents who were due visitation and missed their time with their children want to know if there is anything they can do about it. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a disruption on many aspects of daily life, and for […]

Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Ohio?

September 30, 2020

Years ago, most divorces ended with one parent granted custody who would receive child support, and one parent allowed visitation who would pay the child support. Things have changed, and more family courts understand that both parents should be involved in raising children, even after divorce. Most divorced parents have some degree of joint custody. […]

Can Your Will Be Contested?

September 18, 2020

You have done everything right. You’ve met with a will and trust attorney, written your will, and gone forward with your estate planning. Everything should be carried out without issue and your heirs won’t have undue stress. However, there may be a little bit of doubt. Could your will be contested?

Can a Living Trust Protect Assets in a Divorce?

August 28, 2020

A divorce is an incredibly stressful situation. The emotion, the logistics, and the legal matters are a lot to handle. Finances are usually a huge part of the stress. Trusts are typically looked at to protect assets in a divorce, but it’s not always fail-proof. The trust will need to be drafted properly, and you […]

Extended Response Time due to COVID-19

August 22, 2020

Due to the backlog of cases caused by the Coronavirus pandemic our response time has greatly increased.  This is especially true for potential clients and those without a preexisting relationship with this office.  I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  I will continue to return correspondence as soon as possible, but in some […]

FAQs About Writing Your Will

August 18, 2020

A will is a written document outlining your wishes for your property and the care of your minor children after you die. You can write a will once you turn 18, and any Will and Trust attorney will advise you to do it sooner rather than later. Writing a will is something every adult needs […]

Which Parent is Granted Custody if They’re Not Married?

July 28, 2020

When you have children, ending a relationship can be difficult. Not only are you separating as a couple, but you will have to negotiate how to divide parenting time and responsibilities. You need to think about parental rights, relationships, and other factors. While this is challenging for any couple, it can be even more complicated […]