Divorce Advice

Guidance for divorce and custody issues

The following articles authored by Center members offer general guidelines and advice for resolving divorce and custody issues. These are legally complex matters. Not all advice applies to every situation. Abuse, physical violence and addiction create special concerns. When in doubt, consult with a center trained attorney or other center trained professional.

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		Divorce: Common Financial Pitfalls That A CDFA Can Help You Avoid and Why Pre-Divorce Financial Counseling With A CDFA Is Important To Help Minimize Them. Frank Fantozzi, CDFA Pre-divorce financial counseling can help people going through a divorce arrive at a settlement that is fully understood by all involved. Who do people turn to for such assistance? What is a CDFA and How Can A CDFA™ Help A Couple Contemplating Or In A Divorce? Frank Fantozzi, CDFA A CDFA is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst™ who has received special financial training from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts™ (IDFA™). CDFA’s are professionals who help their clients with financial issues and in a divorce can help them gain equitable settlements on those finances. Shared Parenting in Ohio, John Ready, attorney Shared parenting requires both parents to bear the emotional, physical and financial responsibility of raising a child. The specific terms of the arrangement for Ohio parents are described in a legal document known as a shared parenting plan.
		A Guide to Relocation Under Ohio Shared Parenting Law, Sharon Comet-Epstein, attorney Clever airline ads say that with discounted fares, “you’re free to move about the country.” But as a residential parent in Ohio who wants to relocate with your children, you could find yourself grounded at your current location.
		Business Valuation and Matrimonial Breakup Guide, Eddie Blaugrund, CPA, CVA, CFE; and Elaine Rockwell, CPA, CVA If a business is part of your marital assets, you will be required or will strongly desire to submit a supportable valuation during divorce. In many cases, couples can save money and agony by jointly selecting one trained and experienced valuation expert.
		Child Custody and Mediation, Attorney and Mediator Mike McCord Custody disputes are the toughest cases for the Domestic Relations, Juvenile and Family Courts which hear disputes between parents. For this reason, mediation is fast becoming the preferred method of resolving parenting issues.
		Collaborative Law, Children and Divorce, *Jonetta Kapusta-Dorogyi, Esq*. Most divorcing people with families are primarily concerned about the welfare of their children as the structure of their household changes. There is little doubt divorcing spouses should be concerned about the emotional and economic well being of their children and themselves.
		Divorce Do's & Don'ts, *William H. Hunt, Esq*. List of Do's and Don't when going through a divorce.
		Divorce Like There is a Tomorrow! Manav Raj, attorney, Reith & Antonelli What you need to know today about choices, control and the future when the end of marriage is unavoidable.
		How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer, *Marie Rady, Esq.* All things being equal, an attorney who has practiced family law for ten years is better at dealing with family law issues than a first year attorney or one whose practice is not concentrated in family law. Family law requires specialized knowledge.
		Legal Separation in Ohio, Attorney Amy Wirtz In Ohio, legal separation is for couples who decide they do not or cannot reside together as man and wife but do not wish to terminate their marriage. Couples choose legal separation when one spouse needs medical insurance through the other or if religious beliefs prohibit divorce.
		Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer Before You Hire, Attorney Amy Wirtz Choosing the right lawyer to handle the termination of your marriage determines how comfortable you will be during a stressful time in your life. It is not a science. But the right questions improves your chances of making the best of a difficult process.
		Surviving Divorce in Ohio and Elsewhere, *William H. Hunt, Esq*. The first step in surviving divorce in Ohio (or most everywhere else) is to be a little gentle on yourself. Don’t indulge in a gigantic pity party–you are not the only person who has gone through this–but don’t be unnecessarily harsh either.
		Want to do your own divorce?, *Carol Rogers Hilliard, Esq*. So, you want to do your own divorce without a lawyer? You can—just like you can sell your own house without a realtor, invest your money without a financial planner, do your taxes without an accountant and have your babies without a doctor.
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