Clients often hire the wrong lawyer. One of the big reasons clients hire the wrong lawyer is because they find a list of stock questions to ask during their first appointment and insist on limiting the first appointment to their script. They base what can be a critical decision on stock information, hire a lawyer
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PET CUSTODY CASES ON THE RISE NATIONWIDE
I first noticed pet custody battles were on the rise some time ago, and since then more and more have continued to come through the courtroom. In fact, last month the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers surveyed its members, and they widely reported a marked increase. Dogs were the most commonly disputed with 88% of the
Continue readingTHE TOP THREE LEGAL REASONS FATHERS SHOULD NEVER SPANK
I ask fathers right off the bat if they spank their children. If they say yes, I tell them to knock it off. Most accept my advice. Whenever I write anything against spanking, I get flooded by bible quotes and stories about how a “good lickin’” never did any kid any harm. The thought process
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How you handle your divorce WILL have an impact on your golden years Older couples are getting divorced more frequently than ever before, and because they’ve had more time for their finances to intertwine, separating their assets can be a serious source of stress. Of course, that’s often just the start of it, as both
Continue readingSMOOTHING THE ROUGH ROAD OF DIVORCE
Let’s face it, divorce is hard. The choices you make, however, are what determine the difference between a tough, emotional time and a long-term disruption to your entire life. Knowing how to do this isn’t automatic, which is why we love to share resources like Chris Pirillo and relationship counselor Imei Hsu’s “50 Divorce Tips for
Continue readingDIVORCE LOAN VS. DIVORCE GIFT
Divorce encourages shenanigans. A common shenanigan is to recast history so that certain events are slanted more favorably to your side. Such tactics usually enrage the other party, making a costly trial more likely. Sometimes, a trial is just unavoidable. In the recent case of Bass v. Bass, 2014-Ohio-2667, both parties wanted the marital home. For
Continue readingA SMALL VICTORY FOR DEPLOYED PARENTS
A recent court ruling is a legal victory for military fathers. The case involved a deployed sailor who was subject to contempt of court over his daughter’s custody. Systems Technician (Submarines) 2nd Class (SS) Matthew Hindes obtained legal and physical custody of his four-year-old daughter after the child’s mother abused her. The mother filed for custody upon
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FAMILY LAW 101 INFOGRAPHIC
I have spent significant time recently learning about design, social media, and other aspects of on-line marketing. Here is my first infographic. Please review, share and comment. I love to design!
Continue readingTECHNICALITIES IN OHIO CHILD CUSTODY CASES
The case of Corey v. Corey, 2014-Ohio-3258 (2nd Dist. Greene County), is the type of legal decision guaranteed to confuse and even anger the general public. The case involved a change of custody from mom to dad and the appointment of a Guardian Ad Litem – commonly shortened to “GAL” – to recommend what arrangement would further the
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