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…
You called your Columbus divorce attorney—time for a Netflix marathon There are times during a breakup when what you really need is a movie to make you laugh or cry, and remind you that you’re not alone in your experience. Blogger Beth Hemila writes that when women shared their favorite divorce and breakup movies with…
Seemingly minor missteps could have major consequences It’s October, and Halloween is coming, so let me tell you a scary story. “Parties who appear pro se are held to the same standard as litigants who are represented by counsel.” Those words might seem innocuous – maybe even self-evident – but they should strike fear into the heart of…
A Columbus family law attorney’s take on how the attention economy can affect your relationships I didn’t get my first cell phone until 2001. It was one of those walkie talkie-like push-to-talk phones that were popular around that time — a chunk of black and gray plastic, a numeric keypad with a “talk” button, and a…
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…
Online tools can be useful, but be cautious As Ohio family law attorneys, we are often asked if the process of terminating a marriage can ever be made easier. Litigants complain because they see simple issues — “Why can’t we just equally divide our things and go our separate ways?” — become complex ones in…
How one politician’s divorce lawyers are protecting his $30 million fortune, and the laws against multiple marriages A divorce in Guam. A marriage to a prominent Florida politician. Accusations of abuse. Claims of bigamy. Sounds more like the plot of an episode of “House of Cards,” but it’s the ongoing story of outspoken liberal congressman,…
How to deal with your spouse and find the right Ohio family law attorney for your split When you’re a stay-at-home mom facing divorce, you’ve got a number of challenges on your plate, like finding a new job while making sure that you can still take care of your kids. On top of that, you…
Don’t let a tweet turn into trouble when you’re facing a split You update your status: “Can’t wait to get him out of my life for good.” He Instagrams a photo of his new Mercedes. You add a photo of your night out with the girls to your Snapchat story. He changes his relationship status…
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…
