The collaborative law divorce process can provide a different path through the divorce process than fighting everything out in divorce court. Because it is a different approach than the traditionally-litigated divorce, it can also provide many benefits including being...
Divorce
Finding a peaceful way out in divorce
Divorce is an emotional and often traumatizing experience for couples and their family members. Living in a household where the relationship between the parents has gradually eroded over time is painful enough without family members getting involved in a contentious...
Despite fears, marriages and divorces fell last year
In article after article and news story after news story, last year we were bombarded by stories of 2020 being a divorce boom. We were told about a divorce tsunami that would result as a result of the one-two punch of forced togetherness and economic hardships....
Family law issues commonly overlooked in divorce
A common reason Ohio residents avoid divorcing their spouse is because of the uncertainty it can cause. As couples go through their lives, they develop a routine and a divorce upends that routine, leaving couples unsure of what not only happens during the divorce but...
Health crisis taking its toll on couples with divorce possible
In Cincinnati and the surrounding areas of Ohio, divorce can come about for many reasons. In 2020, the health crisis has added a new layer of complexity to relationships and people are increasingly discovering that the need to spend more time together has opened their...
Legal separation is an option in Ohio
Ohio is a state which allows couples who are having family difficulties to get what is called a legal separation. A legal separation is not just a scenario where two people agree to live apart informally, perhaps because they are trying to establish that they are...
Understanding collaborative law in an Ohio divorce
While there might be a perception that Ohio divorces are contentious and rife with acrimony making it nearly impossible for the parties to reach common ground, there are many cases in which negotiation can be effective. Collaborative family law differs from a case in...
Contested divorces: What Cincinnati residents can expect
All divorces begin with the same goal: ending the marriage between two people. However, not all divorces follow the same paths and address the same issues during their proceedings. When Ohio residents choose to end their marriages in divorce, they may face very...
The benefits of a collaborative divorce in Ohio
When many people think of divorce, they think of tumultuous courtroom battles between spouses fighting over everything from personal property to their own children. The collaborative divorce process is a way for families to avoid the chaos and stress of a traditional...