In family law we deal with clients that are going through probably the worst period of their lives, and do our very best to minimize the damage and help them rebuild healthy productive lives. I joke with my friends in…
Knowledge of and Experience in Domestic Relations When an attorney passes the bar, that attorney is licensed (with a few exceptions) to practice any manner of law in that jurisdiction. Passing the bar exam in and of itself does not…
MTV is famous for taking lots of volatile individuals, putting them in ridiculous situations, and then taping the chaos that ensues. If you have ever suspected that the drama was just completely contrived by MTV’s producers and a creative use…
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1. Teachers, private or public, are not in the business of enforcing custody or domestic relations disputes. You would not believe how often this is a problem. School is the focal point of most children’s days from age 5 to…
Here are some common misconceptions parties in family law frequently bring with them. 1. I can quit my job to avoid paying Spousal Support. This is absolutely not the case, and I am extra careful when advising clients of this…
You may have seen Nigella Lawson and her likely soon to be ex husband Charles Saatchi in the news recently for two reasons. First, Mr. Saatchi, a wealthy advertising entrepreneur and art collector, was photographed some weeks ago with his…
Ohio courts have the authority to mandate that one party pay all or a portion of the other party’s legal fees in a divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment of marriage when the court deems it equitable (fair) to do…
Who Gets to Claim the Children on their Taxes during a Divorce/Dissolution? This is a common problem among my clients, so I thought it would be appropriate to give a general overview on here. Taxes can be very complicated. It…
Embarrassing Information: What to Tell Your Attorney Everything. Excuse me. What I actually meant was ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. This is one of the biggest mistakes people make when they are going through a legal matter. They think “this is irrelevant” or…