When a marriage ends in divorce, it usually happens sooner rather than later. In fact, the average length of a marriage ending in divorce is 8 years. The average age of divorcees is 30 years old. While divorce is hard for everyone regardless of age, it can be especially difficult for those who have been together for a long time…Read More
When two people marry, they generally plan on spending the rest of their lives together. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. Separating from a spouse is one of the most difficult time periods a person can go through. Emotions and tensions will be high, and the person you’ve relied on the most to be there for you suddenly isn’t. Yet, somehow,…Read More
Domestic violence is a horrid action that is often tragically overlooked in today’s society. Many who are caught up in it aren’t sure where to begin. What are your options? What does a divorce look like if domestic violence is involved? What happens to the kids? How do you prove it? These are questions we regularly receive. Before we get…Read More
When a married couple reaches a point of irreconcilable difference, they’ll likely begin the process of divorce. Before a divorce is finalized, a separation will occur. After all, with emotions high and separate lawyers being talked to, it’s not a good idea to try and remain in the same household. But How Does Separation Work? Is It A Legal Process?…Read More
It goes without saying that divorces are very difficult for both parties involved. They will affect you emotionally, socially, and financially. Finances tend to be the biggest uncertainty in a divorce proceeding. Who gets what? How much do they get? One aspect that’s particularly misunderstood is spousal support, also known as alimony. What Exactly Is Spousal Support? The history of spousal…Read More
No one plans to get divorced when they get married. If it happens, unless you’ve experienced a divorce before, you probably won’t know what happens next. Divorces can take different directions depending on how well the two parties are able to work together. For most divorces, there will be a settlement meeting (or meetings) that takes place. This will generally…Read More
If you’re considering divorce, or you’re already in the process, it’s likely that a lot of people are going to tell you a lot of things. Some of those things may be true, but much of it will be simple hearsay. You probably already have some preconceived notions of what’s involved with divorce. It’s important to know the truth of…Read More
Though many assume that criminal and civil court cases happen under the same legal standards, they actually operate under quite different rules and procedures. Understanding these differences is key, should you come into need of legal counsel. The key difference is that civil law seeks to amend wrongs towards a person or organization through restitution or compensation. Criminal law, on…Read More
If you’re a parent who is going through a divorce, it’s important to know what can happen with your child before any details are finalized. There are different types of custody that can be granted by the court to determine who the child lives with, how often they see each parent, and who oversees personal and legal decisions. How Is…Read More
Protecting your assets during a divorce is one of the primary concerns of any party involved in a case of family law in Springfield, Ohio. Whether you are seeking to protect finances, material property or investments, the proper steps must be taken in order to give yourself the best chance of holding onto your earned assets. Even if a prenuptial…Read More