No matter how hard divorcing parents work to minimize the impact of their break-up on their children, those kids are likely to experience some level of stress. It's important for parents and other adults in children's lives (like coaches and teachers) to be on the...
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Property division in divorce: Address these questions
Once you decide to divorce, there will come a point in the near future when you begin to think about property division. Although you may have concerns about equitable division, there are steps you can take to put your mind at ease.Here are some of the most common...
Child custody: Why does the ‘worst’ parent sometimes win custody?
One of the most important ways to view your child custody disagreements is from the perspective of your child's best interests. Your child's essential needs must be met as stated in the custody plan upon which you agree or the court orders.Children are vulnerable, and...
How to tell your children about your upcoming divorce
Telling your kids that you and your spouse are going to divorce may be one of the most difficult conversations you have with your children. While there is no cookie-cutter script that will work in every situation, there are some tips to keep in mind as you...
Placing trust in your criminal defense attorney
When your freedom and your good name is at stake, it can be hard to trust another person to protect your interests. As criminal defense lawyers, no one knows this better than we do. While we empathize and understand this reaction, we also know that mutual trust and...
Using parenting provisions to ensure the welfare of your child
Imagine you were married to a spouse who didn't contribute anything to the family. Perhaps you were responsible for all of the child-rearing tasks or you earned all of the money for your household, whereas your spouse lazily did nothing. If your spouse is an...
Get into the habit of following these co-parenting tips
The thought alone of co-parenting is enough to scare you. You know how important it is to protect your children. At the same time, you worry about your ability to get along with your ex-spouse.There are several co-parenting tips you can follow to ease the tension and...
Cincinnati landscaper accused of fraud over minority contracts
Did a large Cincinnati landscaping company set up a shell company in order to deceive the city and state so that it could win contracts earmarked for small businesses or minority-owned companies?Those are essentially the allegations against the owner of Evans...
Tips for sharing custody of your children during the holidays
The holiday season is busy for most people. Even if you try to keep things simple, there's a good chance you'll find a few extra activities on your plate. This is particularly true if you're co-parenting during this time of the year.Here are three tips for sharing...
What should you do when entering a work zone when driving?
Driving through a work zone can be frustrating, but it's a way of life for all drivers. If you find yourself in this position, there are steps you can take to maintain your safety and that of those around you.Here are three things you should always do:Slow down: The...