Six signs it’s time to move on, according to Columbus family law experts Donald Trump. Digital over-sharing. Entitled millennials. We all like to complain about these things to varying degrees, but the questions at the heart of a recent Guardian feature are more serious to ponder: Are we living through a narcissism epidemic? Is this…
“How long’s this going to take?” The relationship’s been over for a while now, as least as far as you’re concerned. Or maybe it was your spouse who long ago moved on. Either way, all that’s left are the formalities. The legal process. You know, divorce. Soon your spouse will be your ex, legally and…
8 mistakes to avoid, things to consider High-asset divorces are more than a little complicated. You can’t rush them, and they’re often more expensive. But it’s worth getting right the first time, because it’s incredibly difficult — if not impossible — to address again at a later date. Even more so than with a typical…
But first, what is legal separation? When you’re separating from a spouse, but not quite to the point where divorce is an option, you’ll most likely have one of two questions: Can I date? And what happens to debt during the separation? The answer to both will largely depend on what type of separation you…
How the court might decide where the family goes after a divorce In a divorce, the court is charged with allocating all property. More specifically, the judge must determine what value that property has, who will get it, and how it fits on the overall balance sheet. Seems like an odd way to think about…
Whether your income has taken a hit or your ex got that big raise, an Ohio family law attorney can help Think you’re stuck with the child support agreement the court dished out in your divorce settlement? If you’re the parent tasked with paying support but your paycheck keeps shrinking, or if you’re on the…
Our Comprehensive Guide Will Get You Through Your Separation No one plans for a divorce. It’s never even an option — until it is. What once seemed impossible is now inevitable, and when that fate’s thrust upon you, for whatever reason, how do you cope? You weren’t prepared for this, because who is? As divorce…
When your past affects your custody case, Ohio family law attorneys team up with criminal defense lawyers A guest blog post from Stephen Palmer, criminal defense attorney and owner and partner of Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. Crime, generally speaking, is based on excess. Most people who find their way to a criminal defense attorney…
Taking the right steps now can help ensure that your ex doesn’t get a cut of your pie When it comes to dividing assets in a divorce, “what’s mine is ours” understandably becomes a small speck in the rearview mirror. Nobody particularly enjoys having to say goodbye to half of their possessions! But things get…
From divorce proceedings to planning for the inevitable, learn how to protect yourself and your family You’ve crossed the first hurdle: saying it’s over. The hard (and often most contentious) work begins when it’s time to begin negotiations over property divisions and support obligations. But splitting from your ex is much more than taking what’s…
