In Ohio, child support is guided by a basic child support schedule that assists in determining what child support obligation is appropriate. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Ohio’s Updated Child Support Schedule appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

When you are actively negotiating the terms of a divorce settlement or involved in family law litigation, it is best to stick to the old-fashioned in-person support methods. Talk about it with your friend over lunch, call you wise aunt, or confer with college buddy who went through the same thing. The post Cincinnati Family Law and Divorce Blog: A Cautionary Tale: Social Media is Not the Forum for Crowdsourcing Your Divorce Negotiations appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

There are several options available to parents who want to create savings for their children. It is important to speak with an attorney to discuss your options for addressing accounts set up for your children and ensuring that the savings for your children are protected in the event of divorce. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Considerations Surrounding Custodial Accounts in Divorce appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

Mediation is the process where parties meet with a neutral third-party professional to facilitate discussion around reaching agreements in their divorce or dissolution, including issues of property, support, and custody. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Different Types of Mediation Services and Their Benefits appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

Tips to help you more effectively communicate with your co-parent The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: What can parents do when they are unable to have productive email communication? appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

It is common in a divorce that one spouse may retain the marital home in lieu of the parties selling the residence. When one spouse keeps a home, it raises several issues particularly if both parties are obligated on a mortgage. Lawyers are often asked if remaining obligated on a joint mortgage is a reasonable solution. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: What are the considerations in evaluating whether both spouses should remain on a mortgage together following a divorce? appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

Until now, Ohio law did not allow spouses to enter into agreements setting forth their rights and obligations after they married except for the purpose of separating. However, a bill recently passed and signed into law will now allow married couples to enter into post-nuptial agreements with each other. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Ohio Post-Nuptial Legislation appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

Parents who practice equal parenting time commonly choose between a  2-2-3 and 2-2-5 parenting schedule. In this post we provide the information relating to these schedules and a visual aid for each. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: What is a 2-2-3 and 2-2-5 parenting schedule, and which one is right for my family? appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

House Bill 14, also known as the “Equal Parenting Bill” was introduced in the House of Representatives on February 15, 2023. If the bill passes and becomes Ohio law, the court will work under the presumption that an equal parenting time schedule is appropriate and in the best interests of the child. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: House Bill 14 and Its Ramifications appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more

As you begin the process of finding a lawyer to assist you in your case, you may notice that hourly rates and retainers vary from one lawyer to the next. Not only will you find a difference in rates between firms, but you will oftentimes find different rates for each lawyer within the same firm. The post Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Why Do Lawyers Charge Such Different Rates and Retainers? appeared first on Beth Silverman & Associates ..read more