Understanding the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in Divorce and Child Custody Cases
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by James Miller
7M ago
In the intricate web of family law, where emotions often run high and stakes are deeply personal, the presence of a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) can provide a crucial voice of reason and advocacy, especially in cases involving divorce or child custody disputes. Serving as a neutral party appointed by the court, a Guardian ad Litem plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the best interests of the child or children involved. What is a Guardian ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem is typically an attorney or a trained professional appointed by the court to represent the interests of a child or children in legal ..read more
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Understanding Parental Alienation in Ohio Family Law Cases
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by James Miller
10M ago
Parental alienation is a complex and emotionally charged phenomenon that can significantly impact families undergoing divorce or custody battles in Ohio. Defined as the deliberate manipulation or estrangement of a child from one parent by the other, parental alienation can have profound and lasting effects on both the child and the targeted parent. The harmful consequences of parental alienation are numerous, ranging from strained parent-child relationships to long-term psychological and emotional distress for the child. In Ohio family law, recognizing and addressing parental alienation is cru ..read more
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Is Ohio a "Mother" state?
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by James Miller
11M ago
One of the most common misconceptions I face is that in any divorce or dissolution involving children or a child custody case, Ohio has a bias in favor of mothers. In the context of a divorce or dissolution, Ohio law does not give preference to either the mother or the father. Rather, the court will issue custody and parenting time orders based on what is in the best interest of the children. However, if a child is born to unmarried parents, Ohio law does state that the natural mother is the presumed sole legal custodian of the child. Fathers can address this in court by filing a paternity act ..read more
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HOW DOES PARENTING TIME WORK DURING THE HOLIDAYS?
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by James Miller
11M ago
With the holiday season upon us, a very common question that arises is how parenting time is allocated during the holidays for parents who have gone through a divorce or have a divorce pending, or for unmarried parents who have a pending case for the allocation of parental rights or who already have an order from a juvenile court.  Unless the parties reach an agreement customizing their holiday parenting time, the court will usually order the parents to divide parenting time for the holidays pursuant to the court’s “standard order of parenting time.”  A “standard order of parenting t ..read more
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Options for Ending a Marriage in Ohio
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by James Miller
11M ago
Ohio law provides a variety of ways a married couple can terminate their marriage.   The most efficient and cost effective method to terminate a marriage in Ohio is through the dissolution process.  In a dissolution, the parties must file a petition for dissolution with the court.  However, unlike in a divorce, the parties must also present written agreements of the terms of their dissolution at the time of filing.  Usually this includes a separation agreement and, if their are children, a shared parenting plan.  A separation agreement includes the terms of the parties ..read more
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Can Same Sex Couples Get Divorced in Ohio?
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by James Miller
11M ago
As with most legal issues, there is no simple answer to the question of whether same sex couples can obtain a divorce in the State of Ohio.  Although in 2004, Ohio voters approved an amendment to the State's constitution to ban same sex marriage, recent developments in county domestic relations courts around Ohio suggest that same sex couples legally married in another state may obtain a divorce in Ohio.  For example, a Franklin County, Ohio judge recently granted a divorce to two men who married in New York.  Additionally, Vanessa McCray of The Blade, notes in a recent art ..read more
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The Divorce Process in Ohio
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by James Miller
11M ago
               The process for initiating a divorce in Ohio can be complex, frustrating, and emotionally draining.  Just as any other civil lawsuit, a divorce in Ohio is initiated by the filing of a Complaint.  Along with certain other information, the Complaint for Divorce must establish the jurisdiction of the Court in which the Complaint for Divorce is filed, state the specific grounds for the divorce, and the relief sought by the plaintiff, including child custody, spousal support, or child support.  Ohio courts also require the plaint ..read more
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