Navigating travel with children when you share custody with your co-parent, especially over the holidays, can add some bit of complexity to your plans. For instance, your itinerary may involve crossing state borders, traveling out of the country and/or a prolonged...
Susan J. Lax R.N., M.S. LLC Legal Blog
Mediation can help divorcing spouses to achieve favorable outcomes
People in Ohio divorce for a variety of different reasons. Sometimes, years of marriage lead to people having different values and personalities than when they first committed to one another. They may also feel as though they have nothing holding them together after...
Unmarried dads, what if your co-parent refuses child support?
When unmarried parents split, they may not enlist help from the court to settle child support and custody matters. Most dads are eager to continue supporting their kids after a breakup, but a bitter co-parent can try to interfere and refuse to take it. Fortunately,...
Tips for telling your spouse you want a divorce
The decision to divorce is rarely easy, and neither is the conversation that confirms one party wants out. If you are the one who has made your mind up, you need to think carefully about how you will break the news. Safety first You may want to tell your spouse from a...
Ohio lawmakers consider bill on equally shared parenting
Increasingly, divorced parents are sharing time and responsibility of their children as equally as possible. Laws, however, often don’t keep up with the culture. Legislators have to take it upon themselves – often spurred on by their constituents – to update the laws....
How does virtual visitation help long-distance parenting?
In today's tech-savvy world, long-distance co-parenting has found a beacon of hope. Virtual visitation bridges the distance, ensuring the precious parent-child bond remains unbroken, no matter the miles between them. Parenting has always come with its unique set of...
Why does the end of summer see an increase in divorce filings?
If you find yourself considering divorce right now it may be comforting to know you are not alone. The end of summer typically sees an upsurge in divorce filings. What makes this such a popular time to seek change? Summer can highlight marital problems Routine can...
What is financial infidelity?
Infidelity is certainly one thing that can lead to divorce, but this is typically used to refer to someone having an extramarital affair. They are unfaithful in the relationship, their spouse finds out and the marriage ends in divorce. But there is also a potential...
4 ways technology can hurt your divorce
Technology is a useful invention that has made the communication of thoughts and ideas more accessible. Today, people can talk to just about anyone across the globe. However, technology may not be the greatest invention during a divorce. How might technology hurt...
What divorcing spouses need to agree on as they sell their home
Whether you have a sprawling house or a small condo, your home is likely your largest marital asset. If you’ve decided to sell your home as you divorce and split the proceeds, that’s one big issue you can check off your list. There’s still a lot of work ahead of you...