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…
Gus Dahlberg offers tips to those who suspect their spouse is involved For many people, the Ashley Madison account hack is a fascinating trainwreck that’s already taken down one celebrity. But the sheer breadth of people who had Ashley Madison accounts makes the entire ordeal more real — and potentially life-changing — for countless others,…
What does this Supreme Court ruling mean for our state? At long last, it’s here: this morning, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, holding that the Fourteenth Amendment requires states to permit same-sex marriages prospectively and to recognize same-sex marriages lawfully performed out-of-state. Justice Anthony Kennedy’s majority opinion provides for some stirring…
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…
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…
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…
How your Ohio family law firm can help you transition back into the workforce after divorce “How will I support my kids?” If you’re a stay-at-home mom facing divorce, this is undoubtedly the question that rings in your mind. While dipping your toe back into the job market can be a bit intimidating, it’s the…
