TLDR: You can handle your domestic relations case without having to appear in-person at Court. The current COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic has had a severe effect on many Courts’ ability to process cases. Most Courts have postponed all non-emergency hearings until...
We are closely following the news about Coronavirus and a second burst of the traditional flu that is affecting people in our community. We deeply understand the anxiety and hardships that the current Coronavirus / COVID-19 outbreak is causing to everyone in our...
Since the rise of smartphones, people have started to reduce the number of phone calls that they make and increasingly rely on text messages in order to communicate. It is far easier and faster to send a quick text message than make an entire phone call. The benefit...
Raising children is expensive. These expenses get even more complicated when you and the other parent are no longer together. Whether you are the parent that is receiving child support or the one paying it, there are going to be additional expenses that need to be...
It can be very confusing to know when and why you are able to modify an existing child support order. Many people find that their circumstances have changed since the original child support order was put in place and now they are struggling to make ends meet. They may...
If you are looking to modify your prior custody order, agreement, or divorce decree, one of the first factors you must determine is if you have met the standard for a “change in circumstances” which is the first prong you must satisfy before any modification can...
Going through divorce or custody case can be an incredibly frustrating process. After all that stress and expense, you finally either reached an agreement with your ex or received orders from the Court. Now, your ex is choosing to ignore all of those carefully worded...
The adoption of a child by a stepparent who has been significantly involved in raising the minor child is occurring significantly more often today than in previous years. In Ohio, a husband and wife jointly, a step-parent, or an unmarried adult may adopt a child. ...
Congratulations! You and your partner are expecting your first child. Or maybe you recently celebrated the birth of your child. Or maybe you and your partner have been cooperating to raise your child for many years. Regardless, if you and your significant other...
Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, Ohio began issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples in 2015. The Court’s ruling represented a step forward for same-sex couples seeking equal recognition under Ohio law. However, Ohio’s custody laws...