In the current turbulent times of political discourse, social protests, and extended family gatherings during the holidays, there has never been more important time to practice the art of listening. What most people don’t realize is that you will never win an argument if you fail to be a good … [Read more...]

The decision to terminate a marriage is a difficult one under the best of circumstances. If you are like most people who find themselves in this situation, you have more questions than answers regarding the impact the termination your marriage will have on your family and finances. It is … [Read more...]

If you find yourself embroiled in a custody dispute, remember that there are important tools that may put you in a stronger position, even if you are the non-custodial parent. Often people will go to Court and believe that if they bring their family members to testify, the Court will listen to them … [Read more...]

So you were divorced 6 years ago and child support was set for your two children at that time. You have since remarried, changed employment and now have a third child. Should you now seek a modification of the child support order? The short answer is, it depends. First, you have multiple … [Read more...]

When making an allocation of parental rights and responsibilities (custody) for the care of children in Ohio, the court shall take into account that which will be in the best interest of the children. Ohio Rev. Code 3109.04(B)(1). The “best interest” factors considered by the Court include: (a) … [Read more...]

Whether you are contemplating a divorce or simply experiencing doubts about your marriage, there are certain tasks that you can do to put yourself in a better position should you or your spouse decide to file. Documentation is the key to any litigation. During the weeks or months leading up to a … [Read more...]