Change of Circumstances in Custody Litigation
Jun 23, 2013
It is well settled in Ohio that custody of a child from the custodial parent to the non custodial parent may only occur if at first there has been a change in circumstances to warrant such a modificat...
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What is the Indian Child Welfare Act?
Jan 13, 2012
Although it does not come up often, cases do arise in Ohio courts involving the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWAâ€)....
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What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
Jan 13, 2012
More and more it seems that courts are reluctant to make a decision regarding what is in a child's best interest without the assistance of a Guardian ad Litem ("GAL"). As such, attorneys are often pr...
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Grandparent Visitation Rights in Ohio
Jan 11, 2012
I get calls about grandparent visitation on a regular basis. The call usually starts like this: "Another attorney told me there are NO grandparent visitation rights in Ohio, can that really be true?" ...
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Factors The Court Considers in Granting Child Support Deviations
Nov 11, 2011
Courts and attorneys use child support calculation programs that base an individuals child support on a set formula contained in the Ohio Revised Code.The use of this program/formula results in an amo...
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What Is (and is not) Considered Income For Child Support Calculation Purposes
Aug 10, 2010
What Is Included In Gross Income • The total of all earned and unearned income from:
o Salaries
o Wages
o Overtime Pay
o Bonuses
o Commissions
o Royalties
o Tips
o Rents
o Dividends
o Sever...
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Ohio Spousal Support Factors
Aug 02, 2010
Ohio Courts consider various factors when deciding a spousal support case. These factors are outlined in Ohio Revised Code section 3105.18 and listed below: (C)(1) In determining whether spousal suppor...
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Myths Associate With Shared Parenting
May 18, 2010
Myth One: Every Parent Gets A Shot At Shared Parenting The factors the Court considers in determining whether shared parenting is appropriate are located in Ohio Rev. Code § 3109.04(F)(2) as outlined...
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Dividing Personal Injury Awards In a Divorce
May 13, 2010
Ohio Revised Code Ohio Revised Code 3105.171 (6)(a) (vi) provides that "Separate Property" means all real and personal property and any interest in real or personal property that is found by the cour...
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Custody Best Interest Factors
May 12, 2010
The Wishes Of The Child's Parents Regarding The Child's Care In divorce cases, this factor does not favor one parent or the other as if both parents are in court seeking custody, both parents wish to...
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