Victims of a bad breakup often talk of being “heartbroken.” Thanks to romantic literature and movies, we know that having a broken heart means, but nobody takes it literally. For instance, going through divorce can be emotionally painful, but nobody thinks...
The vast majority of unmarried or divorced parents in Ohio put their children first. For noncustodial parents, this usually means contributing child support to the custodial parent, so that the child’s financial needs are met. Unfortunately, parents sometimes...
Facebook has become a fact of life for many people in Ohio. It is a convenient way to stay in touch with distant friends and family, share photographs and video, and communicate with people from around the world. Now, it is also a legally sufficient way to serve...
Though it is common in Ohio for both spouses to work outside the home, a lot of other couples agree to have one spouse be the sole breadwinner, while the other takes care of the home and does the majority of the child-rearing. When a single-income marriage ends in...
When both parents are seeking primary child custody, what factors will a court consider? An attorney that focuses on divorce and child custody law knows that the applicable legal standard is the best interest of the child. However, decisions based on that standard...
Divorce can be a complicated affair for any couple. Transitioning from shared to separate households can be nothing short of a financial upheaval. In order to fairly divide the marital estate, a couple will have to take inventory of their assets and debts. The marital...
A divorce is about more than just money. Even if children aren’t involved, a divorcing spouse will have to prepare for many changes after a divorce. Lifestyle factors that might be impacted include budgeting, social circles, and...
A contentious divorce between parents often impacts or involves the children. This collateral damage seems to happen regardless of the parties’ financial background. In a recent high-profile example, Kenneth Griffin, the billionaire hedge-fund manager and...
is pleased to report that they have successfully prevailed at trial and received a favorable jury verdict from a Franklin County jury on a race discrimination lawsuit. Our client was an African-American Ct Scan Technologist who worked at...
If one spouse played a more active role in the couple’s finances, will the other spouse be at a disadvantage during a divorce? With the help of an experienced divorce attorney, the answer to that question does not have to be in the affirmative. A...