“What’s Mine is Yours”: Take This Seriously, Because Ohio Courts Do.
Getting married is a big freaking deal personally, socially, and legally. Do not go into it without knowing what you are doing.
4 Common Misconceptions about Custody in Ohio
I like to say that in the United States, everyone is a lawyer, or rather thinks they are. It is funny how laypersons are more comfortable giving legal advice than attorneys are (we know the consequences). For this reason, I…
Dissolution and Divorce in Ohio: What’s the Difference?
There are two ways to end a marriage in the State of Ohio, dissolution and divorce. When performing intake with new potential clients, I usually ask if the person knows the distinction between a dissolution and divorce in Ohio. I…
Violence in Domestic Relations: What to Do and Where to Go
This blog has reiterated several themes and maxims, and for this post I thought I would focus on perhaps the most important piece of advice I can give in the domestic relations context. There is absolutely no excuse for violence…
“High Conflict” Divorce: What it is, and what you can do to mitigate its ugliness.
No uniform definition has yet been broadly accepted to define “high conflict divorce”(s), with the field of study almost taking a Potter Stuart “I know it when I see it” approach [see Stuart’s concurring opinion in Jacobellis v. Ohio 378…
Record It, All of It: Five Key Things to Track in a Domestic Relations Conflict
Lawyers are all about records. We probably wouldn’t believe in the moon if NASA didn’t keep really good records of it. But in all seriousness, how well a party documents their and the opposing party’s activities frequently decides if…
Grandparents Have Rights: What visitation rights do grandparents have with their grandchildren in Ohio?
As the title to this post suggests, the State of Ohio has specifically prescribed certain circumstances when a grandparent may be granted court-ordered visitation of their grandchild(ren). [WARNING: Custody law is very complex and can vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction…
Doggy Custody: Who gets family pets in a divorce
Not everybody loves dogs, but nearly everyone is aware that people who love dogs really love dogs, especially their dog(s). They love them near as much as a child, and let’s admit it, frequently like them more than their children.…
Alcoholism and Marriage: Oil and Water
The metaphoric adage I chose is commonly used to indicate that two things do not mix. It is also useful I think to illustrate the natures of alcoholism and marriage. While the latter can put out fires, moderate the two…
Things to Watch Out for when Choosing a Domestic Relations Attorney
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…