Divorce & Family Law

A divorce can change your family life quickly, especially when you have young children. If your spouse has filed for divorce, you may be wondering where your children will live, who will make important decisions and when you will see them. Ohio courts can issue...

Divorce can bring major changes to your family, especially for your child. Your child may feel confused, sad, angry or worried about what comes next. You can help by keeping communication open, maintaining familiar routines and watching for signs that your child needs...

Going through a divorce is a challenging journey, but it generally is even more complex if children are involved. Children can be affected by every decision that’s made during divorce. Parents who are facing this situation should ensure they’re doing what’s best for...

Life often changes after a divorce. The parenting plan that made sense when your case ended may not fit your family’s day-to-day life anymore. When that happens, you may need to ask the court to modify the plan. That does not mean you can seek a change just because...

Ending a relationship brings emotional and financial stress, and same-sex couples in Ohio often face added questions about legal rights. State law treats many issues the same as opposite-sex couples, but outcomes depend on marital status and family structure. Knowing...

When a couple divorces in Ohio, understanding how inheritance is treated can be complicated. Though inheritance generally qualifies as separate property, various factors influence its treatment. Ohio law specifies rules for separating inheritance from marital assets...

Divorce or separation does not end the bond between parents and children. If you share custody or have a court-ordered visitation schedule, both parents must follow it. But what happens if one parent refuses to allow visitation in Ohio?  Court orders must be followed...

A child custody dispute can quickly become highly contentious. This is understandable given that the outcome of your child custody case will impact how much time each parent gets to spend with their child, define the quality of that time and dictate what your child’s...

If you're thinking about a prenuptial agreement in Ohio, it's important to understand the legal requirements to make it enforceable. A prenup outlines how you and your future spouse will divide assets and handle financial matters if the marriage ends. State law...

Spousal support, also known as alimony, provides financial assistance from one spouse to the other after a divorce. In Ohio, the court may award spousal support to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a standard of living similar to what they had during the...