Parenting your child through a divorce is a challenging endeavor. While you and your spouse still want the best for your child, you might disagree on how you give your child what they need. Shared parenting does not work in every situation. Still, when you and your...
How to spot a narcissist in your marriage
Narcissists have an inflated and inaccurate image of themselves. No matter what subject, they are always right. They consistently know more than you and are better than you in everything. These are just some of their qualities. It is too bad that you learned well into...
During a divorce, how to deal with your narcissist spouse’s smear campaign
If being married to a narcissist is miserable, divorcing one can be even worse, if you don't know how to manage it. Narcissists are all about controlling everyone around them and projecting a carefully maintained image as the perfect spouse. When their spouse...
How can I improve my chances of getting custody of my kids?
Any parent going through a divorce is facing difficult decisions. Property division, divorce agreements, and selling any property can take considerable effort. Child custody can be one of the largest sources of worry. When keeping your family together is on the line,...
How is spousal support determined in Ohio?
Spousal support, often referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance, can be a significant financial consideration in divorce proceedings. It may feel like a burden, a duty, a blessing or a right — it depends on your perspective and what side of the funds you find...
Warning signs your spouse is hiding assets
Going through a divorce is an emotional ride. Wondering whether your spouse is hiding assets from you can cause added stress. As part of a divorce, Ohio courts will divide the marital assets according to state law. It can be challenging to keep track of your family’s...
Getting a divorce? Update these four things in your estate plan
Divorce is emotionally and financially difficult. Chances are, your focus is on finding a way through the immediate difficulties of your divorce; do not lose sight of other essential details during this process. Your estate plan is especially important, and many...
Terminating Your Marriage in Ohio During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Deciding whether to terminate your marriage can be difficult and stressful enough without a pandemic causing additional financial pressures on your household. If you are thinking about terminating your marriage, you may be wondering whether this is even possible...