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What is Child Support and What Does it Cover?

December 9, 2019

If two people have a child, and they no longer live together, whether it’s because they are getting a divorce, a legal separation, or they were never together to begin with, then they will need to formulate a child custody agreement. Child support will also be determined based on who gets custody.

Is it Possible to Have a Healthy Divorce?

November 21, 2019

Divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster for many separating couples. Because this process involves financial, lifestyle, and emotional adjustments, you may find yourself in constant conflict with your partner. The good news is that you can plan for a healthy divorce by considering various elements. If you and your partner follow a cool, calm, and […]

When is Child Custody Mediation Necessary?

November 6, 2019

When two parents decide to get a divorce, the most difficult challenge tends to be agreeing upon terms concerning child custody. Even if the divorce is amicable, reaching a child custody agreement is not always easy. Because of this, you may want to consider getting child custody mediation.

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

October 29, 2019

Going through a divorce can be stressful for all parties involved. Unfortunately, things can get very challenging if there’s a child to consider. It means that you and your ex-partner will need to decide who gets custody of your child — and it’s not uncommon for there to be a disagreement on this matter.

7 Most Common Reasons for Divorce

October 15, 2019

Deciding to divorce your partner (or vice versa) can be a very difficult time in your life, even if it’s an amicable split. There are many reasons why a couple might decide to get divorced. Usually, an attempt at reconciliation is made before the decision to divorce is made because of how time-consuming and stressful […]

When is it Time to Get a Divorce?

September 30, 2019

This is one of the hardest questions anyone can ask, but it is essential. If you’ve been thinking about divorce, you’ve probably already seen experts quote the national divorce rate – about 50% – as a reason why you should avoid it. Yes, it might be surprising the divorce rate is 50%. However, there are […]

My Ex and I Have Joint Custody of Our Child, But I Want Full Custody

August 21, 2019

There is nothing wrong with wanting full custody of your child, especially if your ex is abusive or untrustworthy. Out of the many different types of child custody, sole custody is the most challenging to secure. Let’s take a look at what is necessary to obtain full custody of a child.

Can I Get Proof of What My Ex Spends Child Support Money On?

July 10, 2019

If you and your partner go through a divorce and you have a child, then you will have to come to an agreement as to who will have custody of the child (and what visiting days and hours will be like). If you can’t come to an agreement, the court will make a decision.

Can Child Support be Stopped if Both Parents Agree?

June 27, 2019

When parents are divorced or separated, one of them will be granted custody of their child/children. The other will be required to pay child support. This payment is meant to help cover some of the costs of raising the child (such as the cost of food, clothing, health care, educational needs, and more) and to […]

Co-Parenting After a Divorce

May 22, 2019

Going through a divorce can be challenging for both parties; however, if there are children involved, then it’s important you consider them first and foremost. For a child, a divorce can be incredibly traumatic. Even if you and your ex-spouse have divorced amicably, the sudden change in their lives can make things extremely difficult for […]