Immediately following your divorce in Columbus, it can be difficult for you, your ex-spouse and especially your kids to become acclimated to your new custody situation. Yet eventually things settle in and life goes on. Then summer comes and you want to take the kids...
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Incompatibility and the end of marriage
There are many reasons for a divorce, and every couple has a unique experience during the process of divorce. Sometimes couples end their marriage due to problems that arose unexpectedly, such as one spouse having an affair or a domestic violence incident. On the...
How is spousal support determined?
If you are a resident of Ohio going through a divorce, you might be wondering whether spousal support is an option. While it may have been associated in the past with financial support given to a woman, spousal support can be awarded to either party in the proceedings...
Reviewing the rules on parental relocation
It may be next to impossible to expect that there not be some strain placed on the relationships parents in Columbus have with their children following their divorces. That strain is compounded not only by the time they spend away from their kids, but also the amount...
Impact of the New Tax Law on Spousal Support
Currently, spousal support is tax deductible to the individual that is paying it (payor) and considered taxable income to the recipient (payee). That is all changing due to the new tax laws enacted by Congress. Starting January 1, 2019, spousal support will no longer...
Will Ohio’s child custody laws see future change?
Although typically painful in the beginning, a divorce can ultimately open doors for future opportunities and happiness. However, before many reach that state of contentment, they must jump through the legal hoops of the divorce process. Like many states, Ohio...
Collaborative divorce in Ohio
If your family is breaking up, you know the heartbreak and pain of the process. It is difficult enough without divorce proceedings turning into an ugly fight that you might reasonably want to avoid.There is an alternative, and it’s called collaborative divorce....
January is a peak month for divorce filings
Divorce filings tend to rise and fall with the seasons and January is one of the highest months for filing. Peak divorce months are actually March and August, but filings steadily increase from January and the first Monday of the New Year is actually known as...
Things to know when deciding if mediation is right for you
Divorce is difficult, even if it’s what you want. But whether litigating the issue is the best way to take care of it depends on your particular circumstances and goals.Many couples seeking a divorce will instead turn to family mediation, which may be what is...
Court disagrees with claim that couple had a common law marriage
Cohabitation and common law marriages have become more common in Columbus in recent years. Those participating in such relationships may believe that they do not need any formal record or documentation to prove their commitment to their partners. While they certainly...