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The Truths Behind Some Ohio Child Support Myths

By Robert "Chip" Mues | May 13th, 2023

Ohio Child Support: 8 Common Myths Debunked

Most parents are familiar with the concept of child support. Nonetheless, there are many myths and inaccuracies people believe to be true that are in fact false. If you pay or receive Ohio child support, you should take the time to learn the truth! Here are some common myths about the payment of child support in Ohio.

MYTH #1. ONLY FATHERS CAN BE REQUIRED TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.

Both parents in Ohio have an obligation to support their children. There are many situations where mothers in Ohio are ordered to pay child support.

MYTH #2. THE CHILD’S NEEDS DETERMINES THE AMOUNT OF CHILD SUPPORT.

Child support in Ohio is generally calculated based on gross incomes of the parties, number of children, daycare or childcare expenses, health insurance costs, and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. The child support guidelines in Ohio are not uniform with those in other states.… View Full Article → “The Truths Behind Some Ohio Child Support Myths”

Are You Looking for a Supervisor of Parenting Exchanges in the Dayton Area?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | May 6th, 2023

Dayton Ohio Parenting Time Exchanges Begin This Summer

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: We posted a blog about the great work being done through the Dayton Mediation Center 12 years ago. Click here to read it. They keep expanding their work and the services offered. Now they are rolling out a new program offering to supervise exchanges of kids between parents and caregivers. A great service as these exchanges can often be troublesome!

Dayton Mediation Center Offering Program To Supervise Custody And Parenting Time Exchanges

Parenting time exchanges can be difficult in many cases. I have posted several articles here about the subject because it can be such a problem. Previously on the Ohio Family Law Blog in 2020, I posted one about suggestions for making parenting exchanges go well. Click here to read it. In 2022, I wrote another one about tips for smooth parenting exchanges for divorced parents. The content in them is very worthwhile to read again!… View Full Article → “Are You Looking for a Supervisor of Parenting Exchanges in the Dayton Area?”

How To Forgive And Let Go After Divorce

By Guest Contributor Dr. Karen Finn | April 29th, 2023

How can I forgive and let go after divorce? The difficult challenges of healing post-divorce

No matter how you look at it, divorce is painful. Your life (and the lives of your children) are changed forever. And for a time you must face challenge after challenge – a seemingly endless stream of them. Yet you know you must continue to move forward so you persevere and eventually ask yourself the question, “How can I forgive and let go of all the hurt?”

This question is important because it’s at the core of all the pain you’re experiencing over your divorce. It’s also one of the most difficult challenges of healing after divorce because divorce brings with it so many hurts, betrayals, and lost dreams.

So let me walk you through how I help my clients learn how to forgive and let go after divorce.

The first step is to truly understand what forgiveness is.… View Full Article → “How To Forgive And Let Go After Divorce”

Growing Up a Child of Divorce

By Guest Contributor Shane McDonough | April 22nd, 2023

Children of Divorce should not be taken for granted!

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:
We were fortunate to have third year University of Dayton law student Shane McDonough extern with our firm this semester. Shane worked with us on a lot of divorce cases during his externship. We discussed his parents having divorced when he was a young boy and some of the effects. This blog he wrote about his childhood is emotional and very powerful! Hopefully, his sharing it will help both divorcing parents and other children of divorce to better appreciate how divorce can impact their children’s lives. We will miss you Shane! Best of success in your legal career. Stay in touch!

Negative Actions of Divorced Parents Can Impact Children of Divorce

If there is one positive aspect of my parents’ divorce, it is that I was too young to understand what exactly was happening. I was around two and a half years old when my parents were divorced.… View Full Article → “Growing Up a Child of Divorce”

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – Help Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Abuse

By Robert "Chip" Mues | April 15th, 2023

Help Promote Child Abuse Prevention with these Programs and Activities

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month and throughout the year, Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues, encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making the Dayton, Ohio community a better place for children and families. There are many ways that each of us can help!

We all need to help promote the social and emotional well-being of children and youth and prevent child maltreatment within families and communities. Protective factors are the strengths and resources families draw on during difficult times to shield them from life’s stresses. Research shows that when parents possess protective factors, the risk for neglect and abuse diminish and optimal outcomes for children, youth, and families are promoted. It is important that parents have the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to care for their children. Major protective factors include knowledge of parenting, knowledge of child development, parental resilience, social connections, and concrete supports.… View Full Article → “April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – Help Strengthen Families and Prevent Child Abuse”

Tips For Texting During a Divorce

By Robert "Chip" Mues | April 8th, 2023

Helpful Tips Regarding Texting with your Spouse in a Divorce

Texting has become for many of us, a fast and easy way to communicate. However, when you are going through a divorce, it is important to rethink about texting your soon to be ex. In the past, I have addressed this issue, but I think it is important to designate a blog to specifically address texting and how it can impact your separation/divorce.

Did you know that the court recognizes text messages as admissible evidence? The judge’s final decision regarding alimony, custody, distribution of debts and assets, etc. may be influenced by texts that have been presented as evidence. You must be careful what you put in either an email or a text, or it may come back to haunt you. On the same note, while it might be tempting to post a snarky comment regarding your spouse on social media, such as instagram or facebook, don’t do it.… View Full Article → “Tips For Texting During a Divorce”

Did Your Ex-Spouse Take the Easter Baskets? Resurrection After the Crucifixion of Divorce…

By Robert "Chip" Mues | April 1st, 2023

PUBLISHER’S NOTE:

I was searching through all my past blog articles looking for ones that I had written about divorced folks and the Easter holiday. I had forgotten about this one. I originally posted it on April 11, 2009. Actually, it was probably my most meaningful one. I reread it and made a few slight revisions, but my advice 14 years ago was right-on-point! Please spend some time and reflect on ways that you can move forward positively and “resurrect” your life. your family, co-workers and friends will welcome the “new you”, but most importantly, do it for yourself – you deserve it!

Feeling Paralyzed After Divorce? Let Easter be your Resurrection of Life

Holidays for those that have become divorced can be very difficult times. Easter is no exception. Have old memories of good times and happiness morphed into feelings of anger, regret and pain? We all know that Easter, in its most religious meaning, is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.… View Full Article → “Did Your Ex-Spouse Take the Easter Baskets? Resurrection After the Crucifixion of Divorce…”

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