FAQ: Divorce vs. Dissolution in Ohio
If you are considering ending your marriage, one of the first questions is: Should we file for divorce or dissolution? Although both... Read More
Business Income In Ohio Child Support and Divorce
One of the more difficult tasks in calculating child support and spousal support for Ohio divorce and child custody is calculating and... Read More
Divorce And Dissolution
How do divorce and dissolution differ from one another? A dissolution is an agreement to terminate the marriage, with an agreement on... Read More
Courts Impute Income For Child Support
Courts impute income for child support. This means that the court will determine that you should make a certain amount of income... Read More
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