Child support is considered a continuation of a parent's obligation towards a child after divorce. A parent may leave child support unpaid for any number of reasons, including a change in living expenses, a job loss or simple negligence. The parent's obligation to pay...
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Month: December 2014
Choosing the right attorney for same-sex custody
Same-sex custody matters in Ohio are held in juvenile court, and state laws have not yet formally addressed same-sex relationships in regards to children. As a result, many same-sex couples find themselves in awkward and murky legal ground when it comes to...
Requesting a modification of a child support order
After being ordered to pay child support in a divorce settlement, parents in Ohio may wish to have their payments reduced if they lose a job or go through another major life change. Although child support orders can be modified, orders can usually only be reviewed...
The optimistic outlook for marriage in America
Many people in Ohio share the widespread perception that the divorce rate is close to 50 percent and is rising steadily. However, that number may be more of a historical aberration as opposed to an actual marriage trend. Researchers say that the divorce rate is...
How to deal with a home in a divorce
Couples who are attempting to split their marital home as part of an Ohio divorce may have different hurdles to clear when doing so. If the couple has not legally separated or gotten a divorce, it may not be possible for one party to get a new home without the other...
How is property divided in Ohio?
Ohio residents who are considering divorce may be interested in how marital property is divided. Ohio follows the principle of equitable distribution, and property acquired between the date the parties were married until they legally separated or divorced is...