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Should You and Your Spouse Use the Same Divorce Lawyer?

June 30, 2025

Filing for divorce is stressful. Not only are you splitting your assets, but the process itself has a cost, and retaining an attorney can be financially daunting. Your spouse or a well-meaning friend may suggest that you share an attorney instead of each retaining your own representation, claiming that it will save you money as […]

Thinking About Divorce? 5 Questions to Ask Before You File

June 24, 2025

When a marriage begins to feel like more struggle than partnership, the thought of divorce can creep in quietly, or hit like a wave. If you’re at the point where filing feels like the next logical step, it’s worth pausing first to think through a few hard but necessary questions. Divorce is not just a […]

Can a Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Ohio?

June 17, 2025

If parents are divorcing, who gets to decide where the children live? Many parents in Ohio believe that the child is allowed to make the ultimate decision because, until the mid 1990s, this was the primary factor. However, the laws in Ohio have changed, and children are no longer the ones who make this decision.

Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: What Ohio Courts Look At

May 27, 2025

The process of divorce is not only emotionally exhausting and stressful, but dividing assets can be more challenging than many couples are prepared for. They are prepared to divide joint bank accounts and co-owned property but often feel like the division of retirement accounts shouldn’t even be up for debate. In other words, what’s mine […]

What to Do When Your Ex Violates a Custody Agreement

March 24, 2025

Divorce is never easy, and co-parenting can become even more challenging when unexpected issues arise. You arrive at the designated pickup spot on time, but your ex is nowhere to be found. Or worse, they’ve taken your child out of state without telling you. Violations of a custody agreement can be frustrating, emotionally draining, and […]

How Social Media Activity Can Affect Your Divorce Case

January 21, 2025

Divorce is a legal process, and a legal process you are involved in is something that should never be posted on social media. However, even if you aren’t talking directly about the divorce, the asset division process, or the frustrating behavior your ex may be exhibiting, your social media activity can still be used against […]

Your Guide to Starting the Divorce Process in Ohio

December 3, 2024

Realizing your marriage is ending can feel like you’re stepping into unknown territory. You might feel a mix of emotions and wonder where to even begin. It’s natural to feel overwhelmed, but Ohio’s divorce process has clear steps to help you along the way. From finding the right attorney to handling the paperwork, there are […]

Protecting Your Parental Rights After Filing for Divorce

November 12, 2024

Deciding to end your marriage is tough, but what weighs even heavier is the thought of what will happen next. Will your bond with your children change? Will the courts understand how important it is for you to stay actively involved in their lives? The fear of losing control over important day-to-day decisions about your […]

Understanding the Divorce Process: How Long Until It’s Final?

September 25, 2024

If you’ve made the decision to end your marriage, you likely want the process to be over with as quickly as possible so you can move on. One of the most frustrating things for divorcing couples is how long the process can take, especially if you have known divorce has been a possibility for a […]

How to Request Sole Custody in Divorce

August 7, 2024

Divorce can be a challenging and emotional process, especially when children are involved. One of the most important decisions is determining custody arrangements. Sole custody is a custody arrangement where one parent is granted exclusive physical and legal custody of the child. This means that the child lives with one parent, and that parent has […]