The Wall Street Journal recently published an article involving a scenario that—while significant and possibly worst-case—may be more common than you may think. Specifically, the article describes a scenario under which Margaret Sjostedt, the former girlfriend of a...
Family Law
Child Support in Ohio: What Are the Special Circumstances Which May Impact the Child Support Calculation? Part 3
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...
Child Support in Ohio: Key Factors in Child Support Calculations – Part 2
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...
Discussing Custody and the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in Ohio Divorce Cases
Custody in Divorce Cases One of the most crucial decisions in a divorce is determining the custody of minor children. In Ohio, the courts refer to this as the "allocation of parental rights and responsibilities." To make this decision, the court considers several...
Child Support in Ohio: Understanding What It Is and How It’s Calculated – Part 1
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...
Navigating Surrogacy: What are the Legal Implications?
Surrogacy can be a deeply fulfilling path to parenthood for couples or individuals facing challenges with conception or pregnancy. In many states, including Ohio, the process involves legal, medical, and emotional considerations that require careful navigation....
School’s Out: An Overview of Common Summer Break Parenting Time Schedules
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...
What Is Discovery and Why Is It Important for Your Divorce Case?
Importance of Discovery in Civil Proceedings In litigation, discovery is a crucial part of every case presented to the courts. In civil proceedings, documentation is necessary to support claims. In a divorce, a party may present documentation of income, financial...
Legal Separation: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
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...
Income Disclosure in Divorce: Support Calculations & Discovery
In divorce proceedings, both parties are obligated to transparently disclose their assets, debts, and income. Although the law mandates truthful reporting of earnings to the court, some individuals choose to deceive by underreporting their income sources, aiming to...