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DOMESTIC 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…
CONTINUE READING5 COMMON MISTAKES
How to avoid five common divorce mistakes. Staying clear of these common pitfalls will save you time and money. Divorce can sometimes feel like a minefield. Which path to take isn’t always clear, and missteps are easy to come by. When you’re facing divorce in Columbus, Ohio, family law attorneys at Weis Law Group are…
CONTINUE READINGORAL ARGUMENT PREVIEW – UNVESTED MILITARY ASSETS
Are unvested military benefits marital assets? Ohio Supreme Court to decide whether unvested military retirement benefits are subject to division in divorce proceedings. This week, the Supreme Court of Ohio will hear oral argument in the case of Christen M. Daniel v. Sean M. Daniel, 2012 -2113. The issue before the Court is whether unvested military…
CONTINUE READINGFEATURED QUESTION: CHECKING ACCOUNT
Your finances after divorce. Common questions during a divorce in Ohio. [body] If one spouse is in charge of handling the finances, the other is often saddled with a slew of new and intimidating responsibilities in the event of a divorce. If this is your first time budgeting and handling a checking account, you’re probably…
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