It's back-to-school time in Ohio, and as summer break winds down, parents and kids are preparing for the new school year. For children whose parents are divorced, reviewing their child custody and visitation orders are just one of the steps they will need to take to...
One of the most generous and loving things a person in Ohio can do is to adopt a child to raise as their own, providing that child with care, love and a healthy, stable home. Many parents who adopt a child start out as the child's foster parents. The following is a...
Whether it is their starter home, or the home they have been living in for decades, when a couple in Ohio decides to end their marriage, decisions must be made about what to do with the house they share together. Sometimes one or both spouses feel a deep attachment to...
Realizing your marriage is going to end in divorce can elicit a strong reaction. Depending on the circumstances of the uncoupling, your emotions may make that reaction even worse. When it comes time to file for divorce in Ohio, one requirement is stating a reason....
If a person in Ohio dies intestate, that is, with no estate plan, their estate will go through the probate process. Even if a person has a will, in general the will still needs to be probated. Probate can be costly both in time and money, so it is something many...
When parents in Dublin divorce, they have still have accept the fact that despite the fact they are no longer married, they will still be connected to each other as they work together to raise their child. This means following their court ordered child custody and...
Sometimes, before getting divorced, a married couple in Dublin will live apart from one another before the divorce is finalized. They may consider themselves to be separated during that time, but what rights does that entail? It is important to note that a spouse's...
Taking a road trip, going camping or flying to a vacation destination is a part of many families' summer traditions. When parents divorce, however, they may want to continue these traditions, albeit without their ex-spouse. However, parents in Ohio who are divorced...
Before taking those steps, you may want to see if saying "I do" will result in a change to your current child support order. Whether you receive child support or pay it, knowing how Ohio laws govern a new marriage in advance may help you prepare for any changes. Child...
When married parents in Ohio are constantly fighting, this can have a negative affect on their child's well-being. For these families, sometimes divorce is a good option. However, parents going through a divorce will remain that -- parents -- even after the final...