What you say can be repeated, but what you write can be used against you. It's a warning that applies in many situations, especially ones involving the law. When it comes to family law matters, individuals should use caution when using the technology available today....
In a family law blog, one would be remiss to avoid discussing a new phrase that has caught national attention, raised some debate and probably even caused a few eyes to roll. We’re talking about conscious uncoupling; something that Gwyneth Paltrow recently...
We have discussed property division many times over in our Columbus divorce law blog. In many of these posts, the property division discussion has centered on the division of positive assets, but what about those negative liabilities? In the current economy, a lot of...
Renovating a home has become much more common these days, but it is a big project to undertake. “Renovations cause more stress on a marriage than having a newborn child,” said one real estate broker. “That’s what I’ve come to...
A marriage ceremony is where friends and family gather to witness the union of two people that they love. At this ceremony, those in the crowd and standing behind the bride and groom are there in a show of support. They are there to share in the happiness of the...
When two spouses are involved in a closely held business, they have several options for handling the marital asset during a divorce. These options might include selling the business or buying out one spouse. During the recession, neither of these were an option for...
Significant portions of Ohio's working population earn their living in sales. A great deal of sales involves the payment of commissions by employers. This may lead to disputes between employees and employers regarding the payment of commissions. Ohio Revised Code...
The debate over same-sex marriage continues across the United States. The ruling made by the Supreme Court of the United States this past year, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act made the denial of federal benefits to same-sex spouses unconstitutional. What it...
The Ohio Senate was asked to address a controversial and difficult subject early this year when Senate Bill 171 was introduced. This bill would have a big effect on family courts, and more specifically, child custody laws in Ohio. Sen. Nina Turner (D-Cleveland)...
At bridal showers, there is a piece of advice that is often given to the bride-to-be. That piece of advice is that marriage is about compromise. Each family is unique, different from another, and each family makes these compromises in their own way. For some couples,...