Co-parenting after a split is often very frustrating and time consuming. A very common question from my clients is whether the other parent can simply “sign away” their parental rights. This is usually in response to a parent who is not especially concerned with the child but uses parenting time as a weapon. Oftentimes, these
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Recent Changes to Ohio Child Support Laws
Ohio child support laws ensure that every child receives at least minimal financial contributions from both parents in the event that the child’s parents divorce (or were never together for the long term) and cannot agree on how to provide for the child’s basic needs. These Ohio laws not only benefit children but also society
Continue readingThe Court of Appeals Corrects a Spousal Support Disaster!
There is a reason that God created the Court of Appeals; sometimes, the trial court flat out gets it wrong with spousal support. When the trial court misinterprets the facts or misapplies the law, it is up to the party harmed to file an appeal in hopes that the Court of Appeals will fix the
Continue readingWHY I LOVE FAMILY LAW DEPOSITIONS AT THE DAYTON LAW LIBRARY
In addition to the usual trappings of a regular public library, a law library offers services to its members such as free internet, heavy law books for the technological hold-outs, and meeting rooms. The Dayton Law Library, located on the 5th Floor of the Dayton-Montgomery County Courthouse, 41 North Perry Street, Dayton, Ohio, (just beyond
Continue readingBABY BOOMER DIVORCES – A RISING TREND
Boomers seeking divorce more than ever as they age We’ve been seeing a rise in the number of baby boomers coming into divorce court over the past few years, and now a study is confirming that it’s not just a trend in the Dayton area. How common is it? Take a look at these figures
Continue readingHOW TO NAIL YOUR MEETING WITH A NEW LAWYER
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
Continue readingPET 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
Continue readingDIVORCE AFTER 50 AND YOUR FINANCES
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
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