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Protecting Inheritance During Divorce
The best time to think about protecting your inheritance is when you receive it, not when you file for divorce. By the time a divorce occurs, the die will already be cast, so the sooner you understand what you need to do to protect it, the better. Will my inheritance...
Holiday Parenting Time
Once a divorce has been finalized and a parenting schedule has been implemented, parents and children alike start to adjust to the “new normal” as the children go back and forth to spend time with each parent. But then, the holidays approach, and suddenly your once...
Open Enrollment & Child Custody Orders
Open Enrollment & Child Custody OrderIt’s that time of year again, and we don’t mean pumpkin spice, fall, or the holidays! It’s open enrollment season for health insurance right now, and if you have a child support order, there are a few things you should review...
Dividing Retirement Plans During Divorce
Retirement plans are considered assets, and the marital value of these plans will have to be divided appropriately during your divorce. But there are different types of retirement accounts, and the division of them will vary by type. Qualified versus Non-Qualified...
Recognizing and Stopping Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is not just a normal result of a heated child custody dispute. It is not inevitable in custody disputes, and if it’s happening to you, it’s important that you recognize the signs and take steps to stop it as soon as possible. As hurtful as it may...
Thinking of Adopting Your Stepchild?
There are several types of adoption that are recognized in Ohio, but the most common type of adoption is the stepparent adoption. A stepparent adoption legalizes and formalizes the relationship between the stepparent and the stepchild(ren). The child will even receive...
Understanding the Guardian ad Litem
Understanding the Guardian ad Litem If you become involved in a child custody dispute, you may hear the term Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”). It’s important to understand the GAL’s role in a child custody dispute. What is a Guardian ad Litem? “Guardian ad Litem” is Latin...
What to Expect During a Child Custody Case
Child custody disputes can be the hardest part of a divorce for many people. They are usually fraught with tension and emotion. Through it all, however, try to keep one thing in mind: All the court is trying to do is determine the best interests of your child(ren)....
Why Would You Need Divorce Decree Modification & How Can You Get It?
“Change is the only constant in life” - Heraclitus Life is constantly changing. Think about how your life looked 5 years ago and how it looks now. Some things may be the same, but others may have gone through drastic changes. Your divorce happened at a specific moment...
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?
Bank Statements It is an unfortunate reality, but divorce sometimes bring out the worst in people. When confronted with the thought of parting with half of their money, that same person you used to love and trust may suddenly become secretive. And if they are the one...