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Divorce: Spousal Support & Alimony
When a divorce happens, alimony is not a guaranteed outcome. Another term often used in place of alimony is spousal support. Both have the same meaning which is the financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give their spouse during...
What is a Civil Protection Order
Under Ohio law, a Civil Protection Order (“CPO”) is a restraining order directing a person to do or not do certain things as outlined by the court order. One form of a civil protection order is a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order, in which a person who claims...
Legal Separation: Different Than Divorce
To understand how a legal separation differs from a divorce, you need to be aware that a legal separation is a court’s order that addresses property division, debts, spousal support, custody, visitation and child support. A divorce also addresses property division,...
How Much Will My Divorce Cost in Ohio?
One of the first and most daunting questions people ask when contemplating a divorce is: How much will my divorce cost? According to Ohio statistics, the average cost and fees for a divorce in Ohio is between $4000 and $8,000. While the cost of divorce varies...
Standard Order of Parenting Time Explained
How it differs in Ohio A standard order of parenting time provides parents with basic rights and guarantees a minimumamount of time they are able to spend with their children proceeding a divorce or separation. A standard agreement typically gives one parent...
Benefits of Using Mediation in a Divorce
What is Mediation? Mediation is a process by which a mediator assists in communication and negotiation between the parties to help them reach an agreement regarding their divorce dispute. Individuals will often use mediation instead of litigation if they can come to a...
What is an Expert Witness in a Divorce?
Some divorces are easier and more straightforward than others to resolve. When both partiesagree on most, if not all of the important issues, it is likely that you will only need a familyattorney to help you handle your case in an equitable way. Other divorces,...
Make Divorce Less Stressful for Children
Many children have parents that are going through a divorce each year. Not only can a divorce be stressful for the spouses involved, but it can also affect their children. From changed routines, changing parental roles, custody disputes, money problems, court...
Divorce: Stimulus Money & Child Tax Credits
Child Tax Credit Recently, Congress approved a third round of stimulus money, a portion of which is based on the number of dependent children in your household. Specifically, subject to income limitations, each qualifying child in your house will receive up to $1,400....
Preparing to Meet a Divorce Attorney
First Step Whether you have made the decision to end your marriage or are simply seeking information to determine your options, meeting with a divorce attorney is often the first step. Because these initial meetings typically cover a wide range of topics, it is...