Blog Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/category/blog/ Columbus Ohio Family Law & Divorce Attorney Wed, 20 Mar 2024 23:12:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.kellylawohio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-kellylaw-logo-icon-2-1-32x32.png Blog Archives - Kelly Law Office https://www.kellylawohio.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Do you get more of the assets in a divorce if your spouse cheats? https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/09/do-you-get-more-of-the-assets-in-a-divorce-if-your-spouse-cheats/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 22:39:51 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=272 Infidelity is one of the leading reasons that people have for ending their marriage. When one spouse strays, it can destroy the trust and respect upon which the marriage existed. Without that important foundation, a healthy relationship may not be possible. As someone who has experienced the pains of infidelity, it is normal for you […]

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]]> Can I have my child’s other parent declared unfit? https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/07/can-i-have-my-childs-other-parent-declared-unfit/ Sat, 18 Jul 2020 21:13:53 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=188 If you have tried co-parenting with your child’s other parent and experienced problem after problem, you may have wondered if it were possible to declare the other parent unfit in order to make your life easier and involve less drama in your child’s life. While it may indeed be possible, it will not necessarily be […]

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]]> If your spouse is seeking sole custody, you can fight it https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/06/if-your-spouse-is-seeking-sole-custody-you-can-fight-it/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:23:59 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=198 You and your spouse have been angry with each other for a long time, so when you decided to divorce, it was no big surprise. What you weren’t expecting was for them to push so hard for sole custody of your child. You can’t let that happen, but is there really a risk? You should […]

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]]> Blindsided by divorce? Think quickly to protect yourself https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/05/blindsided-by-divorce-think-quickly-to-protect-yourself/ Wed, 20 May 2020 21:29:54 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=210 You didn’t think that your relationship was bad enough to result in a divorce, but your spouse proved you wrong as they handed you the divorce paperwork. They claimed they had been unhappy for a long time, even though everything seemed normal on the surface. Being blindsided by a divorce is difficult, and you haven’t been sure […]

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]]> Can your ex leave Ohio and take your shared children away? https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/04/can-your-ex-leave-ohio-and-take-your-shared-children-away/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 21:40:09 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=226 As you move through the process of divorce, you could find yourself wishing you would never have to see your ex again. Of course, since you have children together, that kind of clean break won’t be an option. You will have to see your former spouse every time you exchange custody and on important days […]

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]]> Divorce can get complicated for business owners https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/03/divorce-can-get-complicated-for-business-owners/ Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:48:12 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=232 Divorce comes in many forms, some more complicated than others. For couples without children and with few assets or liabilities to divide, the process is often straightforward and simple. However, when one spouse owns a business, a divorce becomes more complex. If you own a business and suspect that divorce is in your future, now […]

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]]> A child-centered custody option https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/02/a-child-centered-custody-option/ Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:52:13 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=240 As you and your spouse get divorced, there is one thing that both of you agree on: You want to focus on the children. You want to put them first. You want to make child-centered decisions and give them the best possible life. This is a terrific outlook, and there are multiple tactics you can […]

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]]> Is my marriage worth saving? https://www.kellylawohio.com/2020/01/is-my-marriage-worth-saving/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:58:51 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=252 All marriages go through good times and bad times. For a strong and healthy relationship to exist, obstacles need to be faced and conflicts need to be resolved effectively. Therefore, the fact that you have been going through a time of increased arguments with your spouse does not necessarily mean that you should file for […]

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]]> Here’s what you should do if your spouse asks for a divorce https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/12/heres-what-you-should-do-if-your-spouse-asks-for-a-divorce/ Fri, 20 Dec 2019 22:01:27 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=256 Even if you think your marriage is on solid ground, your spouse may not share your feelings. Instead, they’ve been thinking long and hard about your relationship, pondering whether or not divorce is the right solution to their personal problems. If your spouse asks for a divorce, it’s critical that you take a deep breath […]

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]]> Guilt and other emotions you might experience when divorcing https://www.kellylawohio.com/2019/10/guilt-and-other-emotions-you-might-experience-when-divorcing/ Tue, 22 Oct 2019 22:46:24 +0000 https://www.kellylawohio.com/?p=282 The decision to divorce is never ever easy for parents. Not only do they have to balance the matters that come with the end of any marriage, they also have to handle the points related to the children. This is often the most difficult part of the situation, but finding ways to cope can reduce […]

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