Moms, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, Please Take a Bow!

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Publisher’s Note:
As Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to reflect on the vital role women play in children’s lives, including how Ohio family law stepmother and grandparent rights continue to evolve in today’s families. As I reflect on my childhood. I was blessed to have been raised in a nuclear family with both a loving mother and father, but when it comes to mothers, mine was just the best! I was also supported by two wonderful grandmothers, an aunt, and later after my mother passed away, a strong and caring stepmother. I was scrolling through past blogs which I have posted for Mother’s Day, and this blog article from 2008, still rings so true.

Ohio Family Law Stepmother and Grandparent Rights in Blended Families

I hope that this Mother’s Day all of you recognize and honor the women in your life and those in your children’s lives. Raising children in these difficult times is no easy task.… View Full Article → “Moms, Stepmothers and Grandmothers, Please Take a Bow!”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Domestic Violence: The Devasting Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Arrangements

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Domestic violence child custody Ohio cases are taken very seriously by courts, especially when a child’s safety may be at risk.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I want to thank Lydia Wagenbach for writing this interesting blog post! Lydia has been clerking with MuesLaw this semester. She is finishing her second year of study at the University of Dayton School of Law. Besides law Lydia, you have the talent to add a side gig working as a reality television show critic! If you liked this post, click here to read the one she wrote on January 17, 2026, titled “Ohio Prenuptial Agreements: What Love is Blind Teaches Couples”. Very well done, Lydia! You are a GREAT writer!

How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody in Ohio

The reality TV world was recently rocked by a scandal of great proportions. Taylor Frankie Paul, the star of Hulu’s highly successful reality show Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, was all set to star on season 22 of ABC’s reality series The Bachelorette.… View Full Article → “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and Domestic Violence: The Devasting Impact of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Arrangements”

Why Temporary Orders Are Important in an Ohio Divorce Action

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What are temporary orders in divorce Ohio?

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This blog about Ohio Civil Rule 75(N) temporary orders, is as meaningful today as it was when we originally posted it on May 8, 2021! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search Tool (with the magnifying glass icon) above and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Ohio Temporary Orders Divorce: What You Need to Know

If you are going through a divorce, understanding Ohio temporary orders divorce procedures is essential. These orders, issued under Ohio Civil Rule 75(N), can immediately impact custody, support, and financial stability while your case is pending. Ohio Civil Rule 75 (N) outlines the process. (Click here and here to read about Ohio Civil Rule 75 (N)).

Temporary Orders are intended to maintain the status quo regarding finances and the children and their care. Like the name suggests, these are Court Orders intended to remain in effect for a limited amount of time – typically during the pendency of the action or until further Court Order.… View Full Article → “Why Temporary Orders Are Important in an Ohio Divorce Action”