It is difficult to admit and then accept that a spouse has been abusive. Whether you’re reading this article because you have left a marriage where there was domestic violence or are making plans to leave, you’ve already taken a huge step towards your reclaimed safety and independence. As for the process of divorcing an […]
After parents divorce or part ways, the issue of the “allocation of parental rights and responsibilities” will need to be determined. Children come first. Ohio understands that every parenting situation is unique, but that you can’t be a parent without a child. When parents make adult level decisions on changes to their life that require […]
Domestic violence has significant consequences in many family law matters. Ohio law provides civil remedies in the domestic relations court that are separate from and in addition to any criminal proceedings. In a domestic relations case, the court may consider evidence of domestic violence when making decisions about the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities […]
Quick answer – Yes, a protective order can change existing parenting orders, but it does not terminate parental rights. A civil protection order, also informally called a restraining order, is a powerful tool in Ohio to ensure the safety of a victim of abuse. These orders are issued by a court and require a perpetrator […]
Summer is here — and with it comes a shift in routines, schedules, and opportunities to connect with your children. For Ohio families navigating a parenting plan after divorce or dissolution, the summer months can feel both exciting and logistically complex. Whether you have two weeks or the whole summer, whether you’re planning a road […]
When most people think about property division in an Ohio divorce, they imagine the big-ticket items — the house, retirement accounts, vehicles. But some of the hardest negotiations in a divorce have nothing to do with dollar amounts. Dividing photos and videos in an Ohio divorce can be just as emotionally charged as dividing any […]
For executives, technology professionals, physicians, and business leaders, compensation is rarely limited to a salary. Restricted stock units (RSUs), stock options, performance stock units (PSUs), deferred bonuses, and profit‑sharing arrangements are now common — and often represent the most valuable components of an executive’s compensation package. These assets are also among the most complex and […]
What to Gather, File, and Do as an Ohio Executor Serving as executor — also called a “fiduciary” or “estate representative” in Ohio — means you are legally responsible for administering a decedent’s probate estate through the Ohio probate court system. This includes gathering assets, notifying creditors, paying debts, filing required inventories and accountings, and […]
From planning dinner to managing a smart home, and recommending purchases, artificial intelligence (“AI”) has become part of our daily lives. Critically, this technological shift has also been transforming the legal landscape in divorce, dissolution, and custody (parenting) cases, playing a crucial role in some of the most sensitive aspects of separation: communicating with an […]
Navigate the discovery process in Ohio divorce proceedings, child support cases, and family law matters with expert guidance from experienced Akron-Canton divorce lawyers. Understanding Ohio Civil Rule 26 is essential for protecting your rights and achieving fair outcomes in Northeast Ohio family law cases. “Life” tends to be messy; filled with circumstances, background noise, complications, […]
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