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The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy, Ltd. brings over 25 years of experience serving clients across north central Ohio. Attorney Shelly L. Kennedy, known for her tough negotiation skills and litigation prowess, boasts a history of successful outcomes. The team adeptly handles diverse family law matters including divorce, child custody, and property division, ensuring clients' focus..
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
2M ago
Finding hidden assets is important when divorcing. Doing so means that property and financial resources can be divided fairly. Hidden assets take on many forms, including properties or financial resources that one spouse hides from the other. In many cases, this is done to secure a better outcome for themselves in the divorce settlement. Understanding hidden assets can help you…
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The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
3M ago
Divorce is challenging for everyone involved, often especially when children are in the picture. For example, fathers may worry about their rights and what they can do to help ensure that they remain integral to their children’s lives. Whether you are concerned about securing equal parenting time, ensuring fair child support arrangements or navigating the complexities of custody, if you…
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The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
3M ago
Deciding when to file for divorce is a significant and personal decision that can be influenced by various considerations unique to each individual and/or couple, including timing. For example, many people wonder if summer is a good time to initiate the divorce process. While the best time to file ultimately depends on individual circumstances, there are several reasons why summer can be an advantageous period for some couples. It may, therefore, be helpful to consider the following advantages of filing at this time of year, if your marriage is coming to an end. Potential advantage ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
4M ago
Some couples are able to work together when it comes to child custody decisions. They may even create a custody schedule, and then the court can approve it. This helps the process go relatively smoothly, and the parents can divide both physical and legal custody. However, there are also many cases in which couples cannot work together, even on child-related issues. An example would be if both people wanted sole custody. The court will have to step in and make a decision, issuing a custody order. While doing this, the court’s stated goal is to focus on the best interests of the child. How do th ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
5M ago
For family business owners, divorce is always a potential threat to the success of the company. If a married couple owns a business together, their own personal divorce makes things very complicated for the business moving forward. In many cases, the business has to close. In other cases, the couple will sell the business to a third party. They both move on, and that’s the end of the family business for them – even if it’s not the end of the business overall. But are there any other options? 2 ways to keep the business One option would be for one spouse to buy the other person’s share in the b ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
5M ago
When people feel like a relationship is failing, they may take drastic steps to save it. They don’t want to get divorced, and they think that they can still make it work. In some cases, you’ll see people say that they just need to have a baby together, and that will fix the issues that they’ve been having. People sometimes have this perspective because they think that the new child will give them something to focus on. They will come together as parents and work together to raise their child. This will draw them closer together and will rekindle the relationship that they used to have. But is ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
6M ago
During a divorce in Ohio, spouses need to divide property. Some assets are separate property that belong to either one spouse or the other. They can retain those possessions after the divorce. Other assets are marital property that they need to divide with one another. People sometimes misunderstand what determines if an asset is marital or separate property. One spouse might expect to retain their personal savings account or retirement account because they hold the account in their name only and their spouse has never made any contributions. Those accounts might still be subject t ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
6M ago
As a dad going through a custody battle in Ohio, it’s natural to wonder if the system is stacked against you. This could be due to the historical perception that fathers are at a disadvantage during custody proceedings or the stories you’ve heard. Fortunately, a parent’s gender is no longer a decisive factor in custody decisions. Ohio law has evolved to prioritize the child’s best interests when awarding custody to parents during or after divorce. It means you have the same legal rights and opportunities as the mother to seek custody and visitation rights of your child. The factors that matter ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
6M ago
Most every child at some point asks their parents if they can go to summer camp. They may have heard stories from friends or classmates about a place in the mountains or on a lake. They may want to attend a day camp so they have something to do all summer. Some kids want the chance to improve their musical, acting or athletic skills at a specialized camp. There’s a camp experience for every child, no matter what their interests and abilities are. If you and your co-parent are separated or already navigating the divorce process, a chance to get away from things may be healthy for your child. Wh ..read more
The Law Offices of Shelly L. Kennedy Blog
7M ago
Parents understand that divorce can be hard on their children, and they often try to keep things as amicable as possible for their sake. Unfortunately, parents may have a hard time agreeing with one another on key elements of their upcoming divorce proceedings, including matters related to their children. Parents typically need to share time with their children, financial responsibility for their needs and authority over key decisions for the kids. When parents don’t agree immediately on how to handle custody matters, they may need to take the matter to family court. In some cases, the childre ..read more