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Who Should Be Interested in a Collaborative Divorce in Columbus Ohio?
Who should be interested in a collaborative divorce in Columbus Ohio? A “collaborative divorce” may not be perfect for every situation (e.g., where there has been domestic violence, abuse, serious mental illness), but I personally believe it is the best option available for most couples seeking to end a marriage. What type of people are […]
What Options Do Divorcing Couples Have in Columbus?
What options do divorcing couples have in Columbus? Ohio has four legal vehicles to terminate a marriage, three of which may involve the Collaborative Divorce process: Dissolution (With the Collaborative Divorce process utilized, or without this process) Uncontested Divorce (With the Collaborative Divorce process utilized, or without this process) Contested Divorce Annulment (With the Collaborative Divorce process, […]
Dissolution in Columbus When You Have Retirement Accounts, Investments and other Substantial Assets
Dissolution in Columbus is an option for many local residents to consider when approaching the end of a marriage. Dissolution is an alternative to divorce and requires the parties to be in complete agreement on every issue contained in the divorce paperwork known as the “separation agreement.” Where the parties have one or more minor children, […]
What is a Collaborative Divorce in Columbus, and Why Should We Consider It?
Collaborative divorce in Columbus is an effective option to end a marriage that provides dignity, a systematized approach and limits on expenses that many former spouses find attractive. Collaborative divorce is a “non-adversarial” process, and both parties and their attorneys enter into a contract that establishes clear guidelines in advance. In the contract, the parties […]
Child Custody, Visitation and Support in a Columbus Divorce
What is Parenting Time, and How Do the Courts Decide How Much Time A Child Spends With Each Parent? Here in Columbus, and throughout Ohio family law courts have established the base rule that it is in the child’s best interest to spend as much time as possible with each parent, unless aggravating circumstances dictate […]