The things you do during your divorce can impact the divorce outcome. Believe it or not, simple things like social media activity can be used against you by the other party in the divorce if things get contentious. Regardless of whether your divorce is amicable or...
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What is mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, a mediator does not make decisions for the parties but rather provides a structured and task-oriented procedure that allows the parties to focus on...
What is a separation agreement?
Some couples who hit a rough patch in their marriage want a “time out.” A separation period allows them to examine the relationship without jumping immediately into a divorce. During this time, one spouse may move out, or they may continue to live under the same roof....
Post-divorce vacation planning
The arrival of fall means that children have become accustomed and reaccustomed to the daily routine of school. The moment the first bell rings, they are already thinking of upcoming breaks. Their newly divorced parents are also trying to navigate unprecedented...
Can you and your ex keep running a business after divorce?
Over the last three years, you and your spouse worked hard to build up a successful business. Unfortunately, all of the time and energy that you put into the business meant that you had little left for the relationship. Your marriage itself seemed to slowly fall apart...
How much child support should you expect to pay in Ohio?
If you divorce your spouse and have children together, there is a chance that you’ll need to pay child support. Child support orders require you to pay a specific amount of money per money or within a timeframe that is agreed upon. These regular payments are designed...
Developing a custody plan for teenage children
When you’re divorcing and have teenage children, you may be aware that they have plenty of opinions on what they’d like to have happen next. Depending on how old your children are, they may already be driving or might be close to leaving the nest, so it does make...
Who will keep the family dog if you divorce in Ohio?
If you are like many modern pet owners, then you treat your dog like part of the family. They may dress up in a costume for Halloween and have their own stocking full of treats to enjoy on Christmas morning. You might even throw them a birthday party every year to...
Protecting your business when you plan to divorce in Ohio
The business you've built, bought or inherited likely plays a big role in your family. It provides income to help support the ones you love and may employ your spouse and even your children. Businesses can be huge assets, worth multiple times the value of your family...
Could your family benefit from a split custody arrangement?
When you share children with your ex, divorce can get complicated quickly. Disagreements over custody can make divorce infinitely more difficult for couples, even if they want to keep conflict low. Couples have to consider every unique solution that might meet their...