Ohio Family Law Blog

Blast From The Past: Divorce: Dividing Property, Assets & Debts in Ohio

By Robert "Chip" Mues | December 29th, 2018

Property Division: Dividing Property, Assets & Debts in Ohio

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I thought this basic primer was worth posting once again especially now that we are at the start of “divorce season”. Division of debts and assets in a divorce is not always a simple or cookie cutter process.”

Property Division in Ohio Can Be Complicated In Marriage Breakup – Hire A Experienced Divorce Lawyer Early

Depending upon the issues in a marriage breakup, dividing assets and debts is usually a preliminary topic of conversation. This can be a complex and lengthy discussion depending upon the nature of the assets, length of the marriage, and title of the property. The first aspect of analyzing how the court may divide property pertains to whether or not the property was acquired before or after the date of marriage. If the property is separate pre-marital property, that property would remain the property of the initial owner and would not be subject to division.… View Full Article → “Blast From The Past: Divorce: Dividing Property, Assets & Debts in Ohio”

Ohio Stalking and Sexually Oriented Civil Protection Orders

By Robert "Chip" Mues | December 22nd, 2018

Protection Order A Must For Victims Of Stalking Or Domestic Violence

Have You Been Stalked And Require A Protection Order? How And Where To File Locally In The State Of Ohio

Statistics show that 8% of American women and 2% of American men will be stalked at some point in their lives. This means that 1.4 million Americans are stalked every year. And while some times the perpetrator is related to the victim, often times they are not.

A Civil Stalking or Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order is very similar to a domestic violence civil protection order, however they seek to protect victims even if they are not a family or household member of the abuser. If a victim has been threated with physical harm or mental distress more than once and the incidents are closely related in time, then he or she may be entitled to a Stalking Civil Protection Order, and a victim of a sexual offense can seek a Sexually Oriented Offense Protection Order after the first threat according to Ohio Revised Code §2903.214.… View Full Article → “Ohio Stalking and Sexually Oriented Civil Protection Orders”

The Legal Contours of Child Endangerment

By Guest Contributor, Daniel Pollack | December 8th, 2018

Child Endangerment In Ohio

Could You Be Legally Charged With Child Endangerment Or
Child Abuse?

Adults who care for children have a legal obligation to ensure that those children avoid unreasonably dangerous situations. Failing to adequately protect a child may result in the caregiver being charged with “child endangerment” or “endangering the welfare of a child.”

Examples of child endangerment may include:

Driving while intoxicated with a child in the vehicle
Leaving a child alone and unsupervised with available dangerous weapons
Leaving a child unattended in an unsafe area or vehicle
Hiring a person with a known history of sexual offenses to supervise a child
Leaving a young child unsupervised or in the care of another young child
Providing drugs or alcohol to an underage driver
Opting for spiritual healing rather than conventional medicine when a child’s life is in danger
Failing to report suspected child abuse
Domestic violence episodes that take place in front of children

The Supreme Court of Nebraska recently had the opportunity to explore the contours of this concept in State v.… View Full Article → “The Legal Contours of Child Endangerment”

Blast From The Past: Holidays: Just Say No And Feel Empowered!

By Guest Contributor Donna F. Ferber, LPC, LADC | December 1st, 2018

Holidays Got Your Down?

PUBLISHERS NOTE: “Congratulations! We all made it through Thanksgiving. So, the mad dash of the holiday season is officially upon us. This sage advice from psychotherapist, Donna F. Ferber, from 2013 warrants a repost. Take a breath. Slow down. And just say “no”.”

A Guide to Happier Holidays: Replace HO–HO-HO with NO-NO-NO!

Well, the holiday hoopla is ramping up. Displays of sparkly red and green stuff has taken center stage in our stores, catalogues are arriving in droves, internet sites are offering deals, discounts and sales on every imaginable product. Magazines at the grocery checkout display unbelievable glossy covers of gorgeous people, in gorgeous houses, serving gorgeous food. Now with the sudden drop in temperature and the promise of snow this week, the reality that the holidays are descending on us is unavoidable.

It feels impossible to slow this down or simply get a grip.… View Full Article → “Blast From The Past: Holidays: Just Say No And Feel Empowered!”

DIVORCE ALERT: The Financial Risks of Signing an I-864 Affidavit of Support to Sponsor an Immigrant to be Admitted to the Country

By Robert "Chip" Mues | November 24th, 2018

Sponsored Immigrant Divorce Affidavit Alert

New Affidavit Form, I-864 Ensures That immigrants Who Are Admitted Into The U.S. Do Not Become Public Charges

Title II, Chapter 2, Act 212 and 213A of the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 provides that family-sponsored immigrants may not be admitted into the United States unless the person seeking the immigrant’s admission executes an Affidavit of Support, a.k.a. Form I-864, as codified in 8 U.S.C. 1182 and 1183a.

At its core, the I-864 is a legally, enforceable contract between the sponsor, and both the U.S. government and the sponsored immigrant. By signing the form, the sponsor is obligated to provide the sponsored immigrant with whatever support is necessary to maintain them at an annual income that is at least 125% of the federal poverty level. The Affidavit is intended to ensure that immigrants who are admitted into the U.S. do not become public charges.… View Full Article → “DIVORCE ALERT: The Financial Risks of Signing an I-864 Affidavit of Support to Sponsor an Immigrant to be Admitted to the Country”

Selling Your Engagement Ring After Your Divorce?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | November 17th, 2018

Online Diamond Retailers Offers Quick Transaction For Your Engagement Ring Over Big-Name Jewelers And Pawn Shops

After you’ve gone through the heartache of getting a divorce, there’s one more headache perhaps to deal with: the engagement ring. It’s a once priceless item that is now an ugly reminder of what you’ve just endured. If you decide you can’t bear to hang on to the ring, there are some options out there for you.

There is always the option of the big-name retail jewelers (such as Kay or Jared’s), pawn shops, or auction houses, but these places rarely offer top dollar and will try and use their in-person sympathy to extract a lower price from you. Large auction houses generally won’t care about your ring unless it has a very large, rare, or colored diamond in it. Big-name jewelers are often limited by how much they can offer you, in an effort to keep their own overhead costs low.… View Full Article → “Selling Your Engagement Ring After Your Divorce?”

Should I Hire a Psychologist During a Divorce?

By Robert "Chip" Mues | November 10th, 2018

How To Pick The Right Psychologist During Divorce If Therapy Is The Right Choice For You

When you decide it’s time to see a psychologist, the array of options out there may be a little daunting at first. To narrow this list of psychologists down, the American Psychological Association has put together a guide to make sure you choose the right psychologist for you.

First, you should evaluate whether therapy is right for you. Reasons to go to therapy include prolonged periods of feeling helpless, inability to do daily activities, excessive worrying, or harmful actions that hurt not just yourself, but others around you. Any of these reasons may be a good reason to go to therapy, but this list is far from exhaustive. Other reasons can facilitate the need for therapy, such as a major life change, lack of change, or trauma. Major life changes can include divorce or separation from your partner, so it’s good to have a psychologist to help you understand and process the myriad of emotions you’re sure to be feeling.… View Full Article → “Should I Hire a Psychologist During a Divorce?”

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