The financial implications for older couples, including the division of assets, health insurance issues, and disparities in post-divorce wealth. For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I am a big fan of following and studying statistics. “Gray divorce ” is a term that applies to couples who divorce at an older age. “Gray divorces” are on the increase. I have posted about them previously from as far back as 2015. Here are links to some of those prior Gray divorce blogs: Gray Divorce – Refocusing on Obtaining Experienced Legal Advice Gray Divorce Rates Continue to Rise! Gray Divorce ..read more

Divorce Mediation for Child Custody and Parenting Plans You and your spouse have unfortunately come to the conclusion that your marriage is no longer working for you, and it is time to end your union. Does this necessarily mean a divorce trial is the only means forward? No. Not at all. Divorce mediation can often be a successful method to assist parties to reach an amicable agreement. Private or Court Mediation? Private divorce mediators are available to be hired in Dayton and most areas of the Country. Your divorce lawyer can help you navigate the options. They typically charge $200 to $350 a ..read more

Pet Trust Option Could Provide Care For Your Pet After One’s Death PUBLISHER’S UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts about Pet Trusts, from back on April 30th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies! Pet Trust Allows For Care Of Pet After Owner’s Death When creating an estate plan, one indicates who should receive the remaining assets of the individual at the time of one’s death. However, at the time of death, what happens to one’s pets? Although most of us view our pets as beloved membe ..read more

Navigate Custody Changes: Child Relocation Laws in Ohio Explained Understanding the Legal Landscape: In-Depth Exploration of Child Relocation Laws and Procedures in Ohio Society is becoming more mobile all the time. In addition, many people are meeting others from out-of-state via online dating sites. Few cases are higher conflict than one in which a parent wants to move out of the state with the child or children. Your Final Decree of Divorce or Dissolution will have specific relocation language and procedures in it that must be carefully followed. Parents are NOT free to just pick up and mov ..read more

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on September 24, 2022. Securing an experienced Estate Planning lawyer is EXTREMELY important! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool to find the help you are seekjng. A Lost or Destroyed Will Can Be Submitted To Probate…Under Certain Circumstances We strongly suggest that our clients protect all of their original estate planning documents by keeping them in a fireproof container. This includes their Last Will and testament. However, what happ ..read more

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: A client of mine has an appointment next week to prepare her for her appointment with the Guardian Ad Litem in her divorce case. To prepare and organize my thoughts, I went back to the SEARCH tool at the top of the Ohio Family Law Blog to review our prior posts about this topic. I have posted 8 or so blogs about GAL’s in the past, but not one specifically about how to prepare and conduct yourself with the Guardian Ad Litem. So, here it is! Mastering Your Approach: Strategies for Interacting Effectively with a Guardian Ad Litem Navigating the best approach to take with a Guard ..read more

Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on March 14th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies! Spring Cleaning for the Mind? How to Declutter Negative Thoughts After Divorce The sight of blooming flower blossoms always prompts the itch to spring clean. While we may toss out our junk, scrub the floors, and dust the furniture, we often don’t take the time to declutter the negative thoughts that intrude in our minds daily. This is ..read more

Statistics on Post-Divorce Depression Effective Coping Strategies for Post-Divorce Depression Going through a divorce can take its toll on you in multiple ways. Although one might think that reaching the “finish line” in a divorce will end the emotional turmoil that often accompanies it, that is not always the situation. The post-divorce adjustment period can be a challenging and unique one! It is common that individuals find themselves dealing with a myriad of emotional challenges after divorce, including loneliness and unhappiness which can lead to depression. In this blog post, we will disc ..read more

Your divorce lawyer is not your hired servant! Insights from Divorce Lawyer Colleagues: Top Pet Peeves & Tips for Client-Attorney Harmony A few weeks ago, I was attending a continuing legal education seminar for divorce lawyers. One of the topics was how to discover and effectively divide cryptocurrency in divorce actions. It was an excellent presentation! At a break, I saw a few divorce lawyer colleagues of mine standing together talking. I walked up to them to say “hello” and to join them for a few minutes. They were all discussing “pet peeves” they each had with former divorce clients w ..read more

PUBLISHER’S NOTE –  I emailed this blog from August of 2021 to a possible new client this week. Custody cases are typically complex and very fact sensitive. But here are the basics. The information in it is still correct, but the new term for “visitation” is “parenting time”. Try the search bar above to focus in on a huge variety of articles we have published since 2007! Understanding the Intricacies of Ohio’s Child Custody Laws Ohio law is gender neutral in custody determinations – meaning there is no preference towards the mother or father being granted custody. In divorce court ..read more