Year: 2018
The risk of losing your pets when you divorce is high
A New York Times report from 2016 showed that millennial couples are having fewer children and are taking up the responsibility of caring for more pets. Their reporters found that 51 percent of those in their thirties had cats and 75 percent had dogs. Since an...
More Ohio divorced parents are requesting 50-50 custody
Most family law judges in Westerville and throughout other parts of Ohio try to get couples who come in front of them to work out a parenting-time agreement that works for them. When they're unable to do so, the judge will often default to a standard plan that either...
Your divorce isn’t possible by year’s end: What now?
Many American households use at least one-half of their income to cover their bills. When couples divorce, it puts a significant strain on a family's finances as that same income must cover two households' bills. Once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act goes into effect on Jan....
Should you talk to your child’s teacher about your custody plan?
You and your spouse split up, and you create a child custody plan that works around your schedules. While you understand the importance of working this out, it's not the type of thing you discuss with anyone other than family members and close friends. It's personal....
Gear up for a low-stress, post-divorce holiday season
It's no secret that divorce usually means that there were unresolved differences of some type between spouses. Your situation is unique to your own set of circumstances. It's also no secret that some divorce situations are highly contentious while others are more...
What are some ways that divorce impacts kids?
According to the Heritage Foundation, as many as one million American children have to endure their parents' divorces each year. While we often hear that divorce is hard on kids, many of us don't understand how difficult it can be or how to guide them through it. The...
There are many consequences to not paying Ohio child support
When a judge presiding over a child custody or support issue enters an order in Ohio, the parents are expected to abide by it unless a revised one is approved by them. Even if a mom or dad loses their job or becomes ill, it still doesn't take away their responsibility...
Your co-workers’ genders and profession affect your divorce risk
Stockholm University researchers who worked on a Sept. 25 Biology Letters study set out to gain a better understanding of work factors that may make spouses more likely to divorce. In particular, they wanted to know whether workers who have a lot of colleagues of the...
Researchers say Ohio’s default parenting plans shortchange kids
A recent report published by the National Parenting Organization (NPO) suggests that many of the parenting plans that Ohio courts often default to aren't actually in the best interests of children. NPO researchers argue that these default parenting plans aren't in...
Joint custody may be viable option following divorce
As you embark on the divorce process, you will face many critical decisions, such as who gets to keep the marital home. You might also end up pursuing alimony or having to pay it. However, one of the most difficult aspects of any divorce involving young children is...
