‘Equal Shared Parenting’ May Soon Become Ohio’s Norm

A Republican state representative from West Alexandria, Rodney Creech, is introducing legislation in the Ohio House of Representatives that would change the way child custody cases are decided in Ohio. If passed, the law would change courts’ approach to family law in Cincinnati and elsewhere...

Too Many Children Facing Incarceration

Juvenile detention has become more of a hotly-contested issue in the past few decades. As child advocates have pushed for a reduction in the numbers of incarcerated minors, some states have changed their approaches to corrective measures involving those under the age of 18. In...

Adoption in Cincinnati – What to Know

A family law attorney in Cincinnati can help you through the process of adopting a child. Adoption is an exciting time, full of wonder and surprise, but it is not without its difficulties. Here are some of the different adoption scenarios with which our Cincinnati...

Divorce Searches are Booming in 2020. Is it COVID Related?

The close quarters and stressful conditions of a pandemic quarantine has apparently been taking its toll on marriage, according to data. A site which sells online divorce agreements says their July 2020 sales are up by 34% over the sales in July 2019 – not...

Your Local Family Law Attorney, and What He Does

Here are the different legal elements a family law attorney may focus on. Often, these attorneys can dive deep into more than one category. From divorce and dissolution, to child custody and adoption, a family lawyer can assist with many life changes: Spousal Support Also known...

Family Law Attorneys Handle Issues From Custody To Paternity

A family law attorney handles delicate situations. Legal problems between individuals are often complicated, but when the individuals are related – either by blood or by marriage – such situations require a great deal of tact, care, and patience. The Role Of Family Lawyers Some...

Adopted Children Are Gaining Easier Access To Birth Records

When we see family lawyers in the news, it is often in cases of divorce and child custody, but just as often, it can be in cases of adoption or paternity. This month, an interesting addition to the world of adoption law showed up in...

Polygamy in Canada

Not every family law attorney deals with cases of polygamy. Here in Cincinnati, it is not a subject which we usually address. As it is a subject related to marriage and family, areas of law that we happen to work within, we are always curious...

Separation, Divorce, Visitation and Child Custody

In any separation or divorce in which children are involved, a child custody attorney often can help establish a visitation agreement. Each state in the US has its own variation on visitation rights. Our firm is based in Ohio, where often the court will allocate...

After A Divorce, Can I Move Away?

A good Cincinnati divorce lawyer should keep you informed about your obligations and rights after a divorce. One subject that often comes up is relocation after a divorce has been finalized. Moving away may make sense after a divorce is finalized or still in progress, depending on the...

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