Divorce

Does anyone know a good family law attorney? This is a request often posted on social media. It’s a problematic request. It doesn’t really tell the reader what you are looking for. It doesn’t set any parameters. It doesn’t define

During the Marriage Part One: The De Facto Date of Marriage By Melanie Mize   During a divorce action, the Court must equitably divide the assets and liabilities (debts) of the divorcing couple.  But when did the marriage actually begin?

  Question: I’m meeting with my divorce lawyer, what should I bring with me? Answer: When meeting with an attorney, it is wise to bring with you any documentation that substantiates, or proves, your claim. If you are meeting with

THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF DIVORCE: CHILD SUPPORT HOW DO THE COURTS DETERMINE INCOME AND EXPENSES When a couple divorces and they are parents of minor child/ren, child support is always at issue in their case.  Ohio Revised Code §3119

Question: Under Ohio law, is my spouse entitled to half of whatever I own as soon as we are married? Answer: The short answer is no. The law recognizes that some property is separate and some is marital. Marital property

  THE NUTS AND BOLTS OF DIVORCE: SPOUSAL SUPPORT What happens during a divorce when one spouse has a much higher annual income than the other spouse, or has greater assets/less debt that the other spouse? Often times a spousal

Determining Marital Property When going through or contemplating a divorce is it imperative that every client understands what property is marital and therefore is subject to division.  Ohio Revised Code §3105.171 (A)(3)(a) provides the legal definition of Marital Property.  Any