Disputes regarding the care and residence of children can often be the most contentious aspect of a divorce, a post-decree regarding children, or cases involving never married parents. Importantly, there are a number of factors that can impact the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities in Ohio, and potentially jeopardize your rights. Since emotions can […]
Many people are familiar with the common family law terms “custody” and “visitation” and what they mean. However, it’s important to be aware that under Ohio law, child custody is officially referred to as the “allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.” Visitation for a parent is called “parenting time.” These terms have been used since […]
Finding out that your spouse has been unfaithful can be devastating and overwhelming — and it may cause you to start thinking about dissolution or divorce. While you are dealing with the emotional turmoil of your spouse having cheated on you, one of the biggest legal questions you might have is, “how does adultery affect […]
If you’re considering parting ways with your spouse and have received an inheritance or are expecting to receive one, you may be wondering “is an inheritance considered marital property?” While marital property must be divided equitably between spouses under Ohio law, it’s important to understand that an inheritance is usually characterized as separate property and […]
When your marriage terminates, your financial partnership with your spouse also ends. If you don’t take precautions, your divorce could also impact the credit score that you’ve worked so hard to build. While a divorce or dissolution itself does not affect your credit, failure to make timely payments on your debts — and various other […]
One of the biggest considerations when spouses decide to part ways is how property should be divided in divorce. Importantly, property tracing can be a vital issue for many couples — especially for those who possess substantial assets or were in a long-term marriage. The process can help to identify the origin of an asset […]
Obtaining a higher education can often come with a steep cost and many people take out student loans to cover these expenses. Dealing with this debt can be a major concern when a couple chooses to part ways and terminate their marriage. Importantly, Ohio applies the equitable distribution doctrine when it comes to dividing marital […]
Co-parenting can be a challenging journey for divorced or separated parents, often fraught with disagreements and conflicting perspectives. In Ohio, however, there’s a valuable resource that aims to ease the process and foster healthier relationships for the well-being of children – Parent Coordination. This innovative approach helps parents work together more effectively, ensuring a smoother […]
Many people consider moving somewhere new after a marriage or relationship has ended. Whether they wish to be closer to family, move away for a better job, or start fresh somewhere else, relocation can be more complicated if there are children involved. Critically, Ohio law imposes strict requirements regarding relocation after divorce or dissolution with […]
If you are parting ways with your spouse, divorce mediation can offer an alternative way to resolve the issues that must be decided. Mediation can help amicably settle any disputes related to property and debt division, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, spousal support, and all other issues. The process can also save you a […]
Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC
4030 Massillon Road
Green, Ohio 44685
(330) 996-4099
(330) 643-0732
