What Do Those Words In My Child Support Order Mean?
There are a lot of technical terms in a child support order that can lead a parent to ask, “What do those... Read More
What Factors Does A Court Use To Decide Child Custody?
What factors does a court use to decide child custody and parenting time? The following from Ohio Revised Code 3109.051 (R.C. 3109.051) sets... Read More
Regaining Custody Of Your Children
The United States Supreme Court and the Ohio Supreme Court have repeatedly said that the “right of parents to raise their children... Read More
Can I Record My Child’s Wishes?
One may ask, “Can I record my child’s wishes?” The answer is no. Ohio Revised Code 3109.04 (R.C. 3109.04) specifically prohibits the... Read More
Child Support Deviation
When does a court consider a child support deviation? Normally, child support follows a specific formula as set forth in Ohio Revised... Read More
Parental Rights
I often get asked what parental rights parents have when they are married, unmarried or have a child support order in place. ... Read More
What Is Separate Property In Divorce?
What is separate property in divorce? It is property that the spouse gets to keep without it being subject to an equitable... Read More
When Does Spousal Support End?
When does spousal support end? Even when spousal support is determined as lifetime spousal support, it is not necessarily forever. There are... Read More
What Does The IRS Consider To Be Spousal Support?
What does the IRS consider to be spousal support? A divorce decree labels payments as spousal support, maintenance, or alimony. Does that... Read More
How Does A Court Decide Spousal Support?
How does a court decide spousal support? The court considers a list of factors set forth in Ohio Revised Code 3105.18 (R.C.... Read More