What is Child Support, and How Much Can I Expect to Pay or Receive? One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child...
One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated – or who are about to separate – is the following: what is child support and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from my co-parent? This question and the concern...
One of the most common questions posed by parents of minor children who are separated—or who are about to separate—is: What is child support, and how much can I expect to pay or receive in child support from my co-parent? This question, and the concern that underlies...
With the end of the school year on the horizon – if not, for some, already here – Ohio families with school-aged children are starting to shift into summer mode. But, for a parent who is separated from his or her spouse or is otherwise navigating a co-parenting...
Before terminating a marriage, many married couples elect to physically separate. In this context, physical separation often includes moving out of a shared residence, winding up joint bank and debt accounts, and deciding how certain financial responsibilities will be...
Navigating the intricacies of divorce proceedings can be daunting, particularly when it comes to matters like exclusive use of the marital residence. This aspect holds significant importance for divorcing spouses, as it involves temporary possession of the shared home...
Prenuptial agreements (or “Prenups” as they tend to be referred to colloquially) tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. Indeed, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to start a marriage, in...
Prenuptial agreements, most often referred to as “Prenups,” tend to have an unfair reputation as a societal matter. In fact, it’s not uncommon for critics of prenuptial agreements to view them as the most pessimistic way to start a marriage—in effect, signaling the...
October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, shedding light on a pressing concern that continues to plague Ohio. Recent reports paint a distressing picture of the persistent issue of domestic violence in the state. Around two years ago, KJK published an article...
It’s a commonly repeated refrain when a breakup occurs following an engagement or marriage: “You better keep that ring!” But, what legal right does a former spouse or former fiancé actually have to retain an engagement ring at the conclusion of a relationship? Or, put...