Spousal support calculations in Ohio are based on a number of factors, including incomes and how long a couple has been married. Learn the differences between temporary and permanent spousal support and whether you have a spousal support case.

Are you debating about divorce? Or do you want a divorce, but your spouse does not? A planned separation can help you know once and for all if divorce is unavoidable for you.

The financial decisions you make in your divorce or dissolution can affect you for the rest of your life. It is important to protect your finances.

There are many reasons why people prefer mediation over a litigated divorce. Divorces are litigated, meaning people fight for what they want through the courts. When people mediate, they agree on all the terms and file for dissolution with the courts.

Undertstand the dos and don’ts of ending your marriage. You have options but the options do not stem from you being taken advantage of during the process.

Do you wonder why some people/families are able to transform into a stronger unit after the divorce while others are constantly fighting? Why some people’s finances are destroyed, yet others are strong? Why some kids are fine after divorce, yet others are a wreck?

A puke chute for, those of you who are not familiar with cross country races, is the chute. that cross country runners run into at the finish line of the race. As a volunteer at a puck chute, I learned that once runners enter the chute, some of them puke, (hence the name), others fall down, or others just stop, unwilling to endure the pain any longer.

Laurie separated from her ex when her daughter Sammy was two and a half years old. When Sammy, at the age of ten, saw Laurie working on her website, Laurie asked her if she had anything she wanted to share with parents who are divorcing. Here’s what Sammy wanted to share, almost word for word. Laurie’s comments are in parentheses.

Divorce is a legal process, so we believe that it’s usually best if the mediator is an attorney who has had experience representing divorce parties..

You retain a lawyer for specific work for your dissolution, such as legal advice or preparation of documents. Instead of the attorney being responsible for every aspect of your case, you retain control over the process and how much you spend in legal fees.

As your attorney I will help you develop a plan so you can achieve the results that work for you. I will negotiate with your spouse or their attorney, and I will prepare all the paperwork that has to be filed with the court.

This used to be the most common method of obtaining a divorce. Each spouse has an attorney represent them in court and their attorney argues their case to the judge. This is the most expensive and most stressful method to divorce, but may be necessary when …