Ohio Family Law Blog

Is it Time to Divorce my Divorce Lawyer?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | May 18th, 2024

Steps to Take When Facing Divorce Lawyer Problems

How Divorce Lawyer Problems Can Impact Your Case Outcome

No one wants to be in a position to get divorced. Marriage is meant for life, right? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. So, for whatever the reason, you determine that your marriage has irretrievably broken down. You start the lawyer selection process. You listen to friends, interview several divorce lawyers, exercise due diligence and finally make your decision. You then formally hire your divorce lawyer.

Now, in the midst of your divorce action, you are becoming concerned that perhaps you did not hire the “right” divorce lawyer. What should you do next? Let”s first discuss some “problems” which you might be encountering causing you to consider firing your lawyer.

COMMUNICATION ISSUES?

Historically, some lawyers are just bad at returning phone calls and communicating well with their clients. It is certainly reasonable to expect good communications with your divorce lawyer!… View Full Article → “Is it Time to Divorce my Divorce Lawyer?”

Blast From The Past: May is Mental Health Month – How Divorce can Affect Mental Health?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | May 11th, 2024

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: May is Mental Health Month. I want to thank now former paralegal Kaylyn Hohn for writing this article. We all miss you!

Higher Conflict Divorces Lead To A Worse Decline In Mental Health Issues According To Study. Nearly 25% Of All Ohioans Impacted

For the last 70 years, the month of May has been observed as “Mental Health Month“, and according to the community-based non-profit, Mental Health America, nearly 25% of Ohioans have experienced mental health issues in the last few years.

“Mental Health Month provides an opportunity to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness, and to remind Ohioans that it’s OK not to be OK and it’s OK to ask for help,” said Aimee Shadwich, the RecoveryOhio Director in a press release by the state of Ohio on May 4th of this year.

“It is critical that access to timely and effective care is available to those who need it,” she continued.… View Full Article → “Blast From The Past: May is Mental Health Month – How Divorce can Affect Mental Health?”

Gray Divorce – Legal Nuances for Seniors to Consider before Filing for Divorce

By Robert "Chip" Mues | May 4th, 2024

The financial implications for older couples, including the division of assets, health insurance issues, and disparities in post-divorce wealth.

For those of you who follow my blog, you know that I am a big fan of following and studying statistics. “Gray divorce ” is a term that applies to couples who divorce at an older age. “Gray divorces” are on the increase. I have posted about them previously from as far back as 2015.

Here are links to some of those prior Gray divorce blogs:

Gray Divorce – Refocusing on Obtaining Experienced Legal Advice
Gray Divorce Rates Continue to Rise!
Gray Divorce and Hidden assets You Should Know About
Tips for Lawyers dealing with Gray Divorce Matters
Gray Divorce: Division of Retirement Asset Disparity

Key data on the rising rates of gray divorce, including insights from Susan Brown’s study.

While the divorce rate for younger couples is on the decline, since 1990 the divorce rate has doubled for couples over 55, and tripled for those over 65.… View Full Article → “Gray Divorce – Legal Nuances for Seniors to Consider before Filing for Divorce”

Thinking About a Divorce? Perhaps Divorce Mediation Could be Helpful

By Robert "Chip" Mues | April 27th, 2024

Divorce Mediation for Child Custody and Parenting Plans

You and your spouse have unfortunately come to the conclusion that your marriage is no longer working for you, and it is time to end your union. Does this necessarily mean a divorce trial is the only means forward? No. Not at all. Divorce mediation can often be a successful method to assist parties to reach an amicable agreement.

Private or Court Mediation?

Private divorce mediators are available to be hired in Dayton and most areas of the Country. Your divorce lawyer can help you navigate the options. They typically charge $200 to $350 an hour for their services. Checking their background and divorce mediation experience is VERY important! The benefit of a divorce court mediator is that you do not have to pay him/her for their time.

All the divorce courts around Dayton have some form of divorce mediation available. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution and can be very beneficial if both parties are willing to listen to the mediator and act with good faith.… View Full Article → “Thinking About a Divorce? Perhaps Divorce Mediation Could be Helpful”

Blast From The Past: Providing for a Pet in an Ohio Estate Plan

By Joseph E. Balmer | April 20th, 2024

Pet Trust Option Could Provide Care For Your Pet After One’s Death

PUBLISHERS UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts about Pet Trusts, from back on April 30th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Pet Trust Allows For Care Of Pet After Owner’s Death

When creating an estate plan, one indicates who should receive the remaining assets of the individual at the time of one’s death. However, at the time of death, what happens to one’s pets? Although most of us view our pets as beloved members of the family, in the eyes of the law, pets are considered personal property. Therefore, pets can be bequeathed in a will or trust just like any other personal property. How does one ensure that one’s pets are properly cared for?… View Full Article → “Blast From The Past: Providing for a Pet in an Ohio Estate Plan”

Facing a Child Relocation Situation with Your Ex in Ohio?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | April 13th, 2024

Navigate Custody Changes: Child Relocation Laws in Ohio Explained

Understanding the Legal Landscape: In-Depth Exploration of Child Relocation Laws and Procedures in Ohio
Society is becoming more mobile all the time. In addition, many people are meeting others from out-of-state via online dating sites. Few cases are higher conflict than one in which a parent wants to move out of the state with the child or children. Your Final Decree of Divorce or Dissolution will have specific relocation language and procedures in it that must be carefully followed. Parents are NOT free to just pick up and move out of state with a child who is subject to a parenting order without certain steps having been taken.
STEPS NEEDED TO BE TAKEN:

If you or you Ex is contemplating a move out of state or far from your present home, be sure to do the following:

Read the specific relocation language in your Decree and Standard Order of Parenting Time that is attached.

… View Full Article →

Blast From The Past: What Happens in Ohio if I Lose My Will?

By Joseph E. Balmer | April 6th, 2024

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on September 24, 2022. Securing an experienced Estate Planning lawyer is EXTREMELY important! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool to find the help you are seekjng.

A Lost or Destroyed Will Can Be Submitted To Probate…Under Certain Circumstances

We strongly suggest that our clients protect all of their original estate planning documents by keeping them in a fireproof container. This includes their Last Will and testament. However, what happens if a will is somehow lost or destroyed?

A lost, spoiled or destroyed will can be admitted to probate under certain circumstances. The question becomes did the testator intentionally destroy the will, which makes it null and void or was it unintentionally lost or destroyed which makes it still valid. The law in Ohio used to be that if a will could not be found, the assumption was that it was intentionally destroyed as a way of revoking it.… View Full Article → “Blast From The Past: What Happens in Ohio if I Lose My Will?”

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