Answering Questions About COVID-19 and Custody Orders As of the time of this post, Ohio is under a stay-at-home order. Most Ohioans have been directed to refrain from going to work, from traveling on non-essential business, or from coming into direct contact with people outside of their immediate household. So how does that impact families…
One of David Letterman’s most oft-used bits was a semi-regular Top Ten list, which supposedly originated from his show’s “home office”. The home office was, at various points, Sioux City, Iowa; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Oneonta, New York; Scottsdale, Arizona; and a host of others. Of course, it was a fiction, a part of the joke,…
Many of our clients have asked us how their cases and parenting arrangements will be impacted by the State of Ohio’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. While the situation is fluid and ongoing, we now have a better idea of how one court system will react. Effective March 16, 2020, and for…
Is the Divorce Rate Dropping? Our sources say? Yes. According to Time Magazine, the divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in almost 40 years. What’s different, you might ask? It’s not because people aren’t getting married. Marriages were on the rise in 2015. So what’s up with all “happily-ever after” going on these days? Let’s…
On Monday, June 5, 2017, after nearly forty years in practice as a divorce attorney, I was given the opportunity to be admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. In one of the most moving and emotional experiences of my life, I was admitted as part of a group of…
Getting a divorce is stressful enough without having to search endlessly for answers about the custody of your children. Here’s a helpful list of frequently asked questions and answers to help you know what to expect as you navigate Ohio’s custody laws. Copyright: lawren / 123RF Stock Photo 1. How is child custody determined in…
Divorce can be one of the most challenging times in your life. You deserve the best possible support. Having a good divorce lawyer can make all the difference, but, in Columbus, it can be tricky to find the right fit. Many places offer a free consultation, but won’t take the time to dedicate to prioritizing…
Can I Get a Do-Over on My Dissolution? We’ve all made decisions that sounded great at the time, and have later grown to regret them. Would you consider the terms of your dissolution to be one of those decisions? Many couples enter into dissolutions to simply get the whole process of terminating their marriage over…
Visitation with step-children after divorce possible in Ohio The end of a marriage can be a difficult time in the lives of the former couple, even if – or maybe especially if – you’ve ended a previous marriage. If you’ve been in that situation before, you already know you need to seek the advice of…
Ohio Family Law Outlines Standard Custody Arrangement for Holidays The holiday season is always different after a divorce. If you have joint custody of your child, you may be wondering exactly how different the holidays will be. Most Ohio counties have local domestic relations rules which lay out a standard guide for holidays that can…
