Making the choice to terminate one’s marriage is life changing. It is generally the decision of only one of the parties, leaving the other party angry, confused and frightened. The first, and sometimes most difficult step, is to retain an attorney. It is essential to...
Cincinnati Family Law Blog
Concealing assets or income in divorce
Frequently in a divorce situation, one of the parties has far more knowledge about the finances than the other party. Many times, one of the parties has not been involved in the family finances and doesn’t know the extent or nature of the parties’ assets. This...
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...
Collaborative Dissolution
If you and your spouse are committed to dissolving your marriage outside the courtroom, we strongly encourage you to consider the collaborative process. The collaborative process is a unique form of alternative dispute resolution in which both parties, their...
Traveling with Children During and After Divorce
Summer has arrived, and for many families, that means family vacations with your children in tow. Before buying your plane tickets and booking your hotel, there are several things you should keep in mind if you plan to travel with your children during or after a...
Preventing International Parental Abduction
We often see clients who have concerns about allowing their children to travel internationally with the child's other parent. These concerns are particularly palpable when the other parent is not a U.S. citizen or when the children have dual citizenship. These clients...
5 Tips When Preparing for Divorce
There is no such thing as a "typical divorce." Your journey through this process will be highly personal and unique to you and your family; but while no two divorces are the same, just as no two families are the same, below are five initial steps that everyone should...
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...
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,...