New Year’s Eve: Single not Sad

By Guest Contributor Donna F. Ferber, LPC, LADC   |   December 28th, 2013

Tips On How To Make New Year’s Eve A New Beginning After Divorce

SIngle At New Year’s Eve Brings More Options

Publisher’s Note:

Congratulations! We have all made it through Christmas and now New Year’s Eve is just a few days away. I have been considering what to post this week that was timely and relevant.

I remembered the great piece we posted 3 years ago that Donna Ferber had written for her first book, From Ex-Wife to Exceptional Life: A Woman’s Journey through Divorce. I received a lot of compliments about it then.  I reread it and loved it as much now as I did the first time. Her sage advice warrants a repost, so here it is.

Many of us actually prefer to stay home on New Year’s Eve or spend the night with friends rather than get all dressed up to trudge through snowy, icy weather, only to eat and drink too much!… View Full Article → “New Year’s Eve: Single not Sad”

Attorney Fees: Motion For Reasonable Attorney Fees

By Anne Shale   |   December 14th, 2013

How To Obtain Reasonable Attorney Fees At The End Of A Domestic Relations Case

Local Rule entitles Award of Attorney Fees

In my last Family Law Blog Article posted on October 12, 2013, I discussed how to obtain interim attorney fees at the outset of a domestic relations case.  With this article, I shall address how to obtain reasonable attorney fees at the end of a domestic relations matter.  In Montgomery County, Ohio, this topic is addressed by Local Rule 4.27 entitled “Award of Attorney Fees”.

Pursuant to the Local Rule cited above and according to the laws of Ohio, a Domestic Relations Court may award reasonable attorney fees at any stage of the proceedings, including appeal, modification, and enforcement cases.  In order to award reasonable attorney fees, the Court must find that one party (the “financially disadvantaged party”) will be prevented from fully litigating his/her rights and adequately protecting his/her interests, and that the award is equitable (“fair”).… View Full Article → “Attorney Fees: Motion For Reasonable Attorney Fees”

Holidays: Just Say No And Feel Empowered!

By Guest Contributor Donna F. Ferber, LPC, LADC   |   December 7th, 2013

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. It is like being swept up in some tinselly tidal wave. I don’t want to shop yet; I still am cleaning out the garden! Yet, as the heat clicks on, and my sweaters and even gloves begin to take center stage, it cannot be denied. Here comes the holidays.… View Full Article → “Holidays: Just Say No And Feel Empowered!”

Engagement Ring Blues

By Robert "Chip" Mues   |   November 30th, 2013

Who Keeps the Bling After a Break-up? Engagement ring ownership is defined under Ohio law.

At 18 years old, Johnny and Patty are in love.  Johnny has been dating Patty for almost 4 years.  Upon graduating high school, both decide to attend a four-year college in Dayton, Ohio.  Johnny and Patty decide to take all the same classes and spend nearly every waking minute with each other.  The summer prior to moving, Johnny approaches Patty’s parents and asks if he can propose.  Patty’s parents grant permission, believing the two to be inseparable.   Johnny, who recently fell into some money from an inheritance, decides to purchase a $25,000 dollar, (3-carat) solitaire ring.  He absolutely loves the ring, and upon asking Patty to marry him, she immediately accepts.  Three weeks into the engagement, Patty and Johnny have a severe argument about their hometown sports team and, believing their differences to be too severe, decide to call off the engagement.   … View Full Article → “Engagement Ring Blues”

Social Media: Is It Public Shaming?

By Jason Irick   |   November 23rd, 2013

How Facebook And Other Social Media Have Turned Private Family Matters Into Public Spectacles

Social Media has reared its intrusive head since the early 2000’s. With the founding of MySpace in 2003, teenagers and young adults have connected beyond the letters snuck through classrooms, and the phone calls from landlines.  The early stages of MySpace allowed individuals to edit, create, and develop their page to fit their interests, often showing the personality types of the users, and allowing them to connect and interact with other students or friends.  The path that social media has taken since those “good ole days” has shifted into a realm of confusion… Facebook, YouTube, GooglePlus, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Photobucket, Pintrest, MyLife, and many more roam the internet fiendishly adding users every day.

This evolvement has spun the norms of social media into a whirlwind where instead of just students and young adults connecting, your worst fears of your parents, employers, pastor, community members, friends’ parents, and even pets have somehow worked their way into the picture.  … View Full Article → “Social Media: Is It Public Shaming?”

Pet Custody in Ohio

By Robert "Chip" Mues   |   November 16th, 2013

Who Retains Custody Of The Family Pet In A Divorce?

Many people consider their pets an integral part of their family. When two people divorce, the fight over the family pet can often turn into a bitter battle.  In response to these feelings towards pets, a growing number of states have enacted statutes providing for the custody of the family pet.

Traditionally, courts have treated pets as a form of a chattel. The Ohio Revised Code § 955.03 follows the traditional view stating that a dog “shall be considered as personal property”. This treatment as personal property results in the “custody” of the household pets to be determined during the division of marital property. If the parties to a divorce are unable to agree as to who will retain ownership of the pet, the court is likely to determine who the pet goes to just like any other item of personal property.… View Full Article → “Pet Custody in Ohio”

Spy on My Spouse? Is It Legal In My Marriage?

By Robert "Chip" Mues   |   November 9th, 2013

Avoid Legal Trouble, Consult With An Experienced Family Attorney Before You Spy On Your Spouse!

A husband or wife can get themselves into some messy legal situations when they spy on their spouse.  Often, the best way to combat this situation is through communication.  Clearly, if you’re suspecting your spouse of somehow breaking the marriage vows, then you’re faced with trying to improve communications (at the very least).  Perhaps entering into marriage counseling together would be beneficial.  If these efforts have failed, there are a few steps you can take to avoid criminal situations when it comes to spying on your spouse.

  1. Tape-Recording: Tape recording is a tricky technique to master.  The Federal Wiretapping laws allow for some type of recording, but in order to satisfy this statute and avoid criminal prosecution, you must follow specific steps.   You have to make sure that you’re only recording your spouse in conversations to which you’re a party.  
… View Full Article → “Spy on My Spouse? Is It Legal In My Marriage?”
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