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FOUR THINGS TO BRING TO YOUR CONSULTATION
The first consultation you have with your divorce attorney can also be the most informative meeting throughout the entire divorce or dissolution process. Typically, these types of consultations don’t last longer than an hour. To make the most out of the time you have with your lawyer, you want to make sure you arrive prepared to get…
CONTINUE READINGSTAY-AT-HOME MOM REENTERING THE WORKFORCE Q&A
I’m a stay-at-home mom getting a divorce. Where do I start? Ohio family lawyer, Amy Weis, digs into your divorce questions. Are you a stay-at-home mom facing divorce? No idea where to start? You’re not alone. I consistently meet with women in Columbus, Ohio, who are venturing back into a career long after graduating college…
CONTINUE READINGMY FAMILY DISAPPROVES OF MY DIVORCE
What to do when your family disapproves of your divorce. If you’re facing divorce, lawyers in Ohio put your needs first. Deciding to leave your spouse is difficult enough without having to face the disapproval of family members. Confronting another’s pain, whether your family’s, your friends’ or your children’s, is one of the toughest consequences…
CONTINUE READINGI WANT A DIVORCE
How to tell your spouse it’s over. Saying, “I want a divorce,” is a tricky, painful business. No one wants to be the bad guy and no one wants to make the first move. However, if you’ve been unhappy in your marriage for a considerable time, the “D” word has probably been on your mind…
CONTINUE READINGIS FORGIVENESS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH?
Is forgiveness good for your health? Doctors prove forgiving your ex is good for your heart – in more ways than one. In a nutshell, forgiveness is a decision to let go of resentment and thoughts of revenge. The Mayo Clinic writes that “forgiveness doesn’t mean that you deny the other person’s responsibility for hurting you, and…
CONTINUE READINGA DIVORCE EXPERT OFFERS TIPS FOR WOMEN TO HELP KEEP THE FOCUS ON WHAT IS IMPORTANT
In his book, “Divorce: Think Financially, Not Emotionally,” Jeffrey Landers teaches women to prepare for– and endure– a divorce with the hopes of coming out on the other side financially stable, not just for the time being, but for life. It’s important to remember that the consequences of making mistakes in divorce settlements, when spouses…
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…
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