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Choosing to end your marriage is often one of the most difficult decisions you have to make. If you have children, that will likely complicate what is already an emotional and difficult decision. As a parent, you likely understand that a divorce will have a profound...

Ending a marriage is never an easy process. It can take weeks or months to come to a settlement agreement with your ex before you sign the divorce papers. For example, it could take several days of negotiation for you to decide what to do with your home. It might take...

For many couples in Ohio, a marriage license is not the only thing that binds them together. They may share children, which presents a lifelong commitment, even if the couple divorces. Some couples also share ownership interests in the same business. That kind of...

Every state has its own laws about divorce and marital assets. When it comes to asset division, Ohio courts focus on an equitable and fair outcome. Of course, what the courts consider equitable and fair does not always line up with what either spouse hopes for in a...

If you talk to any family law attorney, he or she will likely tell you about the numerous benefits of mediation for disagreements over child and spousal support, child custody and asset division. However, mediation is not the solution for all couples.First and...

As a parent, you may not look forward to summer vacation. After all, you still have to work even when your kids are enjoying time away from school.If you're divorced, you know that summer vacation has a way of bringing child custody disputes to the forefront. When it...

Many divorces are resolved through mediation. This process is appropriate for people who can work together to resolve a host of issues. It isn't something that should be considered if there is any type of abuse in the relationship.If you and your ex are going to go...

Same-sex couples now have the right to marry in every state, but that does not mean that these individuals do not still face unique legal challenges. In Ohio, same-sex parents may find it necessary to secure the help of an experienced legal professional in order to...

There are thousands of children awaiting adoption in America, and many more are spending time in foster homes awaiting a stable home environment. While members of the GLBT community celebrate the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling concerning their right to marry, there...

There are many children without a family to call their own in this country and across the world. However, co-custody agreement has not been easy for same-sex couples looking to adopt in Ohio. They face road blocks at every corner. The manager of placements at...