Columbus, Ohio, Family Law Blog
Here’s what to do with your estate plan during divorce
There is no doubt that divorce is an emotional experience, but it is also a legal process. Divorcing couples have to untangle their marital assets, sort out support payments and make sure that custody orders reflect their children’s best interests. It is easy to get...
Signs that your spouse is trying to influence spousal support
Life after divorce comes with a lot of uncertainties. People often question where they will live both during and after the process. Perhaps an even bigger concern is whether divorce is even financially feasible. In Ohio, spousal support should provide divorcees with a...
What child support covers and if it includes college expenses
Child support is intended to cover a wide range of expenses and parents should be familiar with what those expenses are. Parents may also have questions about child support expenses once their child is ready to attend college and if those payments will cover college...
How virtual visitation helps your child
You know how important it is to maintain a healthy relationship with your child, but it can be hard to find the right approach after divorce. It might be even more difficult if you do not live near him or her. But difficult does not mean impossible, and you probably...
How to prepare for your upcoming divorce
Most people do not decide to end their marriages on a whim. Instead it is usually the accumulation of problems over months or years. Toward the end, most people already know what they are going to do -- file for divorce. People in Ohio can take advantage of that...
How divorced parents can be civil to each other
Ohio parents who share child custody with their former spouses will need to maintain relationships with them. One key to having a good relationship with the other parent is to keep the focus on the children. Any decisions that are made should be with their interests...
4 simple ways to prepare your finances for divorce
Divorce has the potential to bring a lot of confusion into your life. So, any time you can take steps to simplify the process, it's important to do so. This is particularly true when it comes to your finances, as the decisions you make before and during the divorce...
Granting temporary custody of children to a trusted individual
A parent in Ohio may be given temporary custody of their child during a separation or divorce. The court will look at the child's best interests when deciding who will be primarily responsible to give them care. In addition to separation or divorce, there are other...
Consider health and life insurance during a divorce
Couples in Ohio who have gone through a divorce understand what a complex and lengthy process it can be. While trying to balance everything, it is easy to overlook the family's insurance coverage. However, it is important to understand how divorce will impact...
Illegitimate reasons to block or refuse child visitation
While most parents in Ohio agree that shared parenting after a divorce is beneficial, there are some things that can cause a custodial parent to want to refuse visitation to the former spouse. There are a few illegitimate reasons to refuse child visitation. Many are...