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Special Needs and Child Support
Divorce is never easy, especially when children are involved. But if you have a child with special needs, divorce and child support may become much more complicated, and in Ohio, child support may not end when the child turns 18. Your child may be a “Castle” child and...
What is a Parenting Plan?
When parents get divorced, it’s important that the children maintain a relationship with both parents. The goal of a parenting plan is to create a schedule that allows each parent to have continued, regular time with the children in a way that works best for the kids...
Receiving a Windfall During a Divorce
Is there ever a bad time to win the lottery? Turns out the answer is yes, if you happen to be in the middle of a divorce. But lottery winnings aren’t the only big windfall you could receive during a divorce, and whether you have to split that money will depend on what...
Death During Divorce
What happens if you’re in the middle of a divorce and the other person dies before it’s final? It’s not as uncommon as you might think, but fortunately there are steps you can take to protect yourself in the event it happens to you. What happens next? The divorce...
3 Warning Signs Your Spouse is About to Divorce You!
Every marriage has its ups and downs. You know when things aren’t going well, but just because your marriage might be troubled at the moment doesn’t mean it will end in divorce. So how do you know if your marriage is just going through a rough patch, or if your...
Do You Need A Temporary Order?
A divorce can take months; the most contentious ones may even drag on for a year or more. Many times, one of the parties cannot wait that long to start receiving spousal or child support. In these situations, you may need to file a request for a Temporary Order. Types...
When to Hire an Expert Witness
You have seen expert witnesses testify in televised, high-profile criminal trials. But did you know you might need an expert witness to testify at your divorce trial? Why would I need an expert? Courts like facts and evidence. Opinions, especially those of laypeople,...
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...