Year: 2020
Common reasons to request a child support modification
Countless circumstances may warrant a change or review of your existing child support order. Ultimately, parents who wish to adjust their child support order will have to prove to a judge that their circumstances have changed since their order went into effect and...
Document preparation can make an easier divorce
Most people feel stressed about the prospect of divorce. Filing for divorce means the end of one’s life as they know it, on top of ending a years-long intimate relationship that may involve children. With all that tension bearing down on a person, people look for help...
4 Ways to prepare for a child custody hearing
Child custody hearings are never easy, but they can seem incredibly intimidating when you're not familiar with the process. For most parents, the idea of a judge deciding the fate of where their children will live isn't very comforting. However, the goal of child...
Be careful posting on social media during a divorce
Social media impacts nearly every aspect of American life. Celebrities, places of business and almost every American have a presence on social media, sharing photos and interacting with friends and family. Though engaging with these sites may seem harmless, social...
Divorcing later in life may create unique concerns.
If you are age 50 or older, your life has probably changed significantly since you married your spouse. You have probably changed jobs or moved to a new home. You may have adult children, and you or your spouse may have taken time away from the workforce to raise...
Why is divorce mediation so popular?
For 20 years now, a trend has overtaken how people negotiate their divorce. Turning away from traditional courtroom litigation, couples find control and balance by using mediation. This collaborative process helps couples design their divorce agreement without a...
What effect does divorce have on your will?
Estate planning experts in Westerville advise you to create your will (along with other relevant estate planning instruments) early on in your adult life. If you heed this advice, you put your beneficiaries in a good position when it comes to the disposition of your...
Dividing up a 401(k) during a divorce
Divorcing couples in Westerville go into their proceedings prepared to have to deal with a number of potentially sensitive issues; dividing up a 401(k) may not be one of them. The spouse contributing to the 401(k) (typically through their paycheck) often does not...
What is an under the same roof order in Ohio?
If you have decided to end your marriage, you may face some uncertainty about your living arrangements. After all, if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse do not get along, it may seem impossible to remain in the same house. Still, moving out may cause you to experience...
Implementing a contract to protect your business from divorce
Discussing the possible dissolution of your marriage may seem negative and unnecessary, but it can actually be quite beneficial. Implementing a prenuptial agreement to clarify outcomes of certain decisions may lessen the impact that divorce has on your livelihood if...
