How can you determine the best interests of a child?
After a divorce, many officials look at what conditions a child thrives best in before making a decision on who gets custody. Many facets go into the courts determining the best interests of a child, and learning about how each one affects you can help you during the...
The role of supportive friends and family in a divorce
Many people who divorce consider the support of friends and family crucial for getting through the split and surviving life afterward. However, a new study recently published in the Journal of Family Issues raises the question of whether a support network may be a...
How do you know that you are divorcing a narcissist?
Divorce is difficult under the best circumstances. When your spouse creates a hostile divorce, it can become even more complex. If your spouse will not stop lashing out against you or if he or she makes it difficult to finalize the process, you may be dealing with a...
Why you need to consider the best interest of the child factors
Custody disputes often become emotional, and your reluctance to have your child live away from you for several days a week may make it difficult to determine a fair schedule. While you could insist that you and your spouse take your divorce to court to gain an...
What can nesting do for our divorcing family?
A joint custody arrangement may be in the best interest of your children, but it is certainly not an easy situation to manage in many respects. Moving children between households can be very stressful, which is why some divorcing families are looking at alternative...
Should our family consider nesting?
It is very common to end up with a joint custody arrangement if you divorce and have children. This is because, in modern courtroom belief, the law sees joint custody as serving the best interests of the children. Of course, even in the event where joint custody is...
Do courts prefer shared parenting arrangements?
In the past, child custody typically followed a pattern of giving the mother majority custody and allowing the father to have visitation time. If you have recently gone through the court for child custody matters, you may have noticed a change in perception. There is...
3 factors that affect child custody in Ohio
In the past, mothers were often viewed more favorably than fathers due to the "Tender Years Doctrine," which adheres to the idea that in their earliest developmental years children are more likely to thrive in their mothers' care. This has changed over the years, as...
Can you fight to keep your full 401(k)?
It may go without saying that nearly every aspect of your life feels the impact of your divorce. This can include your retirement plans, and beyond simply who you will now spend those years with in Ohio. You may plan on your 401(k) being one of your primary sources...
How a divorce affects kids’ mental health
When an Ohio family goes through a divorce, it can be especially hard on the kids. While some children can become relatively well-adjusted after a period of struggle, others may be permanently affected. Even kids who get better after some time may have some behavioral...