by Joe Kelly | Oct 3, 2018 | Child Custody
Losing custody of a child is one of the worst feelings a parent in Ohio or anywhere else may experience. However, just because the courts have decided the child is currently better off with the other parent or in foster care does not mean that this will always be the...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 25, 2018 | Contested Divorce
Couples in Ohio who are planning on getting married may want to strongly consider completing a prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement. These legal documents can be helpful with communicating about issues, such as finances, that couples may be reluctant to...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 25, 2018 | Blog
You and your spouse plan to split up, and you already broke the news to your kids. They took it better than you expected. Yes, they did have a lot of questions, and you spent hours talking together after they found out, but it went well overall. You’re glad...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 19, 2018 | Child Custody
It is becoming increasingly common in Ohio and in other states for children to be born to unwed parents. Across the United States, approximately 40 percent of children are born to unwed parents compared to 17 percent in 2007. In many cases, the father’s name is...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 11, 2018 | Child Custody
Getting a divorce in Ohio doesn’t always mean an end to certain joint responsibilities, especially if children are involved. Unless there are issues with domestic violence or substance abuse, the inclination of the courts is to keep both parents involved in a...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 7, 2018 | Child Custody
Ohio parents who must attend child custody hearings may be confused or even intimidated by the process. That’s why it’s important to be well-prepared and ready to present a case to support the parent-child relationship. By understanding a few things about...
by Joe Kelly | Sep 1, 2018 | Blog
There is no doubt that the nation’s opioid crisis has hit Ohio hard. As a result of a generation of young people addicted to — and in some cases, dying from — heroin and opiate-based pain pills, many grandparents have been forced into the role of full-time...
by Joe Kelly | Aug 30, 2018 | High-Asset Divorce
On behalf of Kelly Law Office, LLC posted in high-asset divorce on Thursday, August 30, 2018. When an Ohio couple ends their marriage, the divorce process will force spouses to divide all of their marital property and assets. Although many variables could influence...
by Joe Kelly | Aug 20, 2018 | Child Support
Ohio parents who separate or divorce may find themselves suddenly involved in the child support system. However, despite the prevalence of child support, many people know little about how it works. Each year, August marks Child Support Awareness Month, which is meant...
by Joe Kelly | Aug 13, 2018 | Child Support
Ohio parents who are new to paying or receiving child support payments may find the process a bit confusing. For instance, some noncustodial parents make child support payments directly to the custodial parent, while other parents pay their support directly to the...
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