Divorce is difficult for anyone who goes through it, and tensions often run high between the parties. Between the legal aspects of divorce to the changes in family dynamics, divorce can take a heavy emotional and mental toll on anyone. The pressures involved in the...

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Avoid these mistakes when creating a parenting plan
Making a parenting plan during a divorce is incredibly important. A well-written parenting plan can help your child succeed and help you feel good about the future. A poorly made plan, however, can hurt your kids. Creating a solid plan is challenging, and it can be...
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...
COVID-19 stimulus checks
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act stimulus checks are beginning to be deposited in bank accounts. On April 13, 2020, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, informed financial institutions and creditors the COVID-19 stimulus checks are protected...
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...
The Law Offices of Saia & Piatt, Inc., now offers online notary public services
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced that Ohio’s mandatory “stay at home” order would be extended until May 1, 2020. During this time, whether you are working from home or using this time to complete tasks that have been put off for some time, you may have found...
Parenting time and support issues in the era of COVID-19
COVID-19: Parenting exchanges On March 22, 2020, Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, ordered that effective 11:50 p.m. on March 23, 2020, all persons are to stay at home or place of residence, unless they fall into one of the listed exceptions....
How to tell your husband you want a divorce
You’ve tried everything to make your marriage work – compromising, enhancing communication or perhaps therapy. But you know when it’s time to say goodbye. Nobody deserves to stay in an unhappy or unhealthy marriage. After realizing you want a divorce, the next step is...
Easing the financial stress of co-parenting after a divorce
When you go through a divorce, you want to do everything you can to minimize the stress on your child. One major stress that divorcing couples go through is deciding on finances for the child. While discussing finances with your former spouse can be difficult, setting...
Starting a new life after your divorce
The end of marriage can be an overwhelming experience, and many people have a difficult time during the divorce process. This is completely normal, and if you encounter various challenges during your divorce you should not feel hopeless or become depressed. For...