Until January 2023, Ohio was only one of 2 states that did not permit parties to enter into postnuptial agreements, the other state being Iowa. While Ohio has long permitted prenuptial agreements, prior to the passage of SB 210, there was a specific statute in Ohio...
Cincinnati Family Law Blog
How far does physician-patient privilege extend in custody and spousal support cases?
Generally, physician-patient privilege refers to rules that prevent doctors from testifying about communications with patients that occur during treatment. The protections offered by this privilege vary from state to state and jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Ohio,...
Divorce During COVID-19
Being at home with a spouse during a stay-at-home order can exacerbate an already fragile marital situation. Everyone is experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety. Some people are losing their jobs and others are struggling to simultaneously work while caring for...
New Child Support Laws: Automatic Adjustments and Discretionary Deviations
Tax laws are not the only thing changing in 2019. HB 366, which goes into effect on March 28, 2019, is dramatically changing the child support laws in Ohio. Shockingly, Ohio’s current child support laws have not been updated since 1992. The changes are much needed, as...
Divorce involving a special needs child
Divorce is always a difficult and painful process. This difficulty is significantly compounded when the parties have a special needs child. A special needs “child” can be a child over the age of 18 who is not capable of supporting him or herself. There will be issues...
Moving with your Children after Divorce
Today we are living in an increasingly mobile society. It is becoming more and more common for families to relocate while their children are still school-aged. Such relocations are often the result of job changes for one or both parents, and may be viewed by one or...
I’m Getting Married- Do I Need Prenuptial Agreement?
Getting married is supposed to be a joyful and exciting time in your life. You and your fiancée are planning your futures and intending to spend the rest of your lives together, for better or for worse. It's understandable that for many brides- and grooms-to-be,...
Ohio Divorce and Dissolution: The Basics
Making the decision to end your marriage is, without a doubt, going to be one of the most difficult and important decisions you will ever make. We often find that when we first meet clients, they are deeply embroiled in the emotional turmoil that can accompany this...


