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Daniel Gigiano Reviews Ohio Divorce Double Dip Issues

This article examines Ohio divorce double dip issues.  A double dip occurs when both the value of the business and spousal support represent the same money.  Daniel Gigiano reviews the issues that arise with Ohio divorce double dip.   Calculating Spousal Support And Ohio Divorce Double Dip Issues   In[…]

Ohio Marriage Contracts

Ohio marriage contracts involves three parties: (1) you; (2) your spouse; and (3) the State of Ohio.  Marriage is a legal contract with rights and obligations.  Of course, marriage is not just a cold legal concept—marriage is a spiritual and personal relationship between two people.  The obligations of marriage: mutual[…]

Ohio Child Custody Modification

Ohio child custody modification cases have to follow a set of rules.  As always, the best interests of the child must be considered.  However, before getting to that point, the court must consider a number of factors as to whether the case qualifies for a modification of parental rights and responsibilities.[…]

Six Ways To Lose Your Ohio Divorce Case

There are so many articles on how to win your divorce case or how an attorney can help you win.  I have written many of those articles, too.  This article takes a different approach by discussing how to lose your Ohio divorce case.  While the topic is meant to be[…]

Private Health Insurance Affects Child Support

There are a number of factors that are used in calculating child support.  Private health insurance affects child support.  The parent who pays for the health insurance for the children gets credit for it in the child support calculation.  However, the parent is only entitled to credit for the marginal[…]

Ohio Divorce Property Divisions

This article will discuss Ohio divorce property divisions.  Property can be real property, otherwise known as real estate.  Property can also be personal property, which includes cash, financial and retirement accounts, vehicles, and household goods.  Ohio Divorce Property Divisions Factors  Under Ohio law, there are nine factors that guide Ohio[…]

Ohio Divorce Courts Divide Retirement Plans

Ohio divorce courts divide retirement plans.  First, the domestic relations court must determine who is entitled to what portion of retirement benefits.  Retirement benefits accumulated during the marriage are marital assets, and must be divided as part of an equitable division of property.  Equitable division means a fair division of property.[…]

Ohio Divorced Parents Get School Records

Ohio divorced parents get school records.  Both parents have the right to access their child’s school records.  The schools generally recognize the right of the legal custodian and residential parent’s access to school records.  However, some schools may not always recognize the non-residential parent’s right to access their child’s records. […]

Terminating Child Support

Terminating child support is determined by Ohio law.  This Ohio law says that the courts should be terminating child support when any of the following occur:    The child is no longer attending high school upon turning eighteen years old. The child stops attending high school after turning eighteen years old.[…]

Unmarried Couples Property Division

Couples who are living together do not have the same rights to division of property as married couples.  Unmarried couples property division is very different than married couples property division.  Ohio recognizes that marriage entitles a couple to certain property rights, leaving non-marital relationships to use other Ohio law provisions.[…]