Divorces involve many heated issues, one of which might be who will keep the family pet. How are pets taken into consideration during a divorce under current Ohio laws? Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses this issue in the blog below. Ohio Law on Pets Some states in the U.S. have enacted laws that treat pets more […]
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When making determinations about child custody during a divorce, you and your spouse are likely wondering how much say your children have in the matter. Under Ohio law, the preferences of children with regard to custody do matter, but they are not the ultimate factor in decisions of shared parenting. Ohio Law: Best Interests of
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During divorce or dissolution, most spouses’ primary concerns are focused on their children. Custody of children is an emotionally fraught aspect of ending a marriage. One way spouses can prepare themselves for the process is becoming familiar with Ohio’s laws. Below, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers frequently asked questions about custody agreements in Ohio. How will
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If your former spouse has violated your Ohio divorce or custody agreement, you have a few options for recourse. The court that entered your divorce decree maintains its authority over that order, so you have the power of the court on your side. Failure to Pay Spousal or Child Support If your former spouse was
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One of the more difficult but sometimes overlooked aspects of an Ohio child custody agreement is holiday, vacation, and break time. In a shared parenting arrangement, how do you decide what to do during these times, particularly when each parent wants to spend time with the children on the same day? In this blog, Dawes
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What To Do When Your Child Wants To Change Your Ohio Custody Agreement At the final stages of your divorce, you might have small children for whom you arrange custody and visitation with your spouse. The agreements might work well while your child is still young, but what happens if your child wants a different
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Ohio Child Custody Arrangements Considering Schools in an Ohio Child Custody Arrangement Even if your children are not school-aged when you are going through a divorce or dissolution of your marriage, it is important to reach an agreement as to where your kids will attend school. Despite how often you might have discussed schools during
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Parental Alienation Syndrome: Ohio Child Custody Lawyers Explain the Benefits of Taking the High Road There is a saying among attorneys that provides, “criminal attorneys see bad people at their best while family law attorneys see good people at their worst.” While the merits of this statement are debatable, intense feelings often affect spouses involved
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If you are a parent contemplating a divorce or a parent pursuing a paternity action, the best option for both parents in many cases is to reach an amicable agreement regarding the allocation of rights and responsibilities to each parent. There are situations where parents cannot agree because of concerns about the fitness of the
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Figuring out what type of child custody arrangement works for you, your children and the other parent is an understandably complicated equation. And that is when all the parties are getting along! Often one of the most contentious areas of family law, working with an experienced child custody attorney can help get you the arrangement
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