Archive for 2014
HOW LONG DOES A DIVORCE TAKE?
How long does divorce take in Ohio? Get the answers to your pressing divorce questions. We hear it every day: When will this be over? By far one of the most common divorce questions Columbus couples have is how long the process will take. There are no hard and fast answers, but most experienced Ohio divorce attorneys…
CONTINUE READINGORAL ARGUMENT PREVIEW
Do minors have a place in contested visitation proceedings? Ohio minor argues Constitutional Right to participate in a parental dispute. At Bucyrus High School today, the Ohio Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case of In re A.G. This case begs the question: Do the U.S. Constitution and the Ohio Constitution guarantee minors the right…
CONTINUE READINGDirty Tricks Your Ex Might Try During a Divorce
Even the most honest person can be tempted to resort to a few underhanded practices when they are worried about the future. That means that during your divorce, it is important to be aware of some unfair tactics divorce lawyers in Ohio see on a regular basis. Denying Access to Financial Information In many marriages,…
CONTINUE READINGDATING DURING DIVORCE – SHOULD YOU DO IT, AND HOW DO YOU TELL YOUR EX?
Can I date during my divorce? Navigating how (and if) you should date before the papers are signed. Becoming newly single inevitably brings up the big question: When can I start dating? Do I need to wait until the ink has dried, as soon as the bags are packed, when the kids are old enough?…
CONTINUE READINGDOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Sexual Abuse Awareness Month: Taking action in your marriage If you’re facing abuse in your marriage, it may be time to seek a Columbus divorce attorney With over 12,000 reports of spousal abuse in Ohio in 2012, Sexual Abuse Awareness Month this April brings an opportunity to give guidance on very real issue of domestic…
CONTINUE READINGTHE CASE AGAINST 8
A new documentary gives a face to the families affected by Prop 8 The Case Against 8 follows the landmark lawsuit pursued after Proposition 8 revoked same-sex marriage in California Can we reach national marriage equality in the next five years? In a question and answer session following a screening of the documentary The Case Against 8,…
CONTINUE READINGLEGAL SEPARATION VS. DIVORCE
Legal separation may trump divorce. Is legal separation the best option for your marriage – and your bank account? Many couples who find themselves on the rocks choose to go the trial separation route. But what happens when this test run becomes permanent? Should wives seek a divorce; should husbands file for a legal separation? There…
CONTINUE READINGRECAP JUDGE’S RULING FOR OHIO LGBTQIA+ COUPLES
Ohio Judge Recognizes LGBTQIA+ Marriage On Death Certificates Ruling may prompt reversal of Ohio’s LGBTQIA+ marriage ban. A Cincinnati federal judge ordered authorities on Dec. 23 to recognize gay marriage on death certificates – a decision which could set the stage for a reversal of Ohio’s ban on LGBTQIA+ marriages. The Cincinnati Enquirer writes that…
CONTINUE READINGDIVORCE PARTIES
Divorce party trend picks up momentum. Could Columbus divorce be cause for celebration? Divorce isn’t an event many want to consider – let alone consider celebrating. But over the past few years, party planners from Vegas to Manhattan have seen a surge in both divorce parties and divorce showers. While graduation parties, wedding showers and…
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