Robert L. Mues, Author at Ohio Family Law Blog

How a Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio Works and Why Completing a Financial Affidavit is Required

Financial Disclosure Affidavit Must Be Completed As Part Of The Dissolution Process

Why Must a Financial Disclosure Affidavit Be Completed Before A Dissolution Can Go Forward? I Just Want To Terminate the Marriage!

Since 2007 we have posted a fair number of blogs about the differences between divorce and dissolutions and about the dissolution process. Here are some links to make it easy to find and to read them.

Recently, it seems that I have had a lot of new clients come in to the office wanting to discuss and proceed with a dissolution rather than a divorce. I was asked by a client the other day why her husband needed to complete a financial disclosure affidavit because she didn’t care what he had, she just wanted to terminate the marriage and for each to go their separate ways.

Financial Disclosure Affidavit Serves As Springboard Towards Negotiation Process

That was a great question! Besides explaining that the Court … Read More... “How a Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio Works and Why Completing a Financial Affidavit is Required”

I Just Want to Celebrate My Divorce!

A Divorce Celebration can bring a great sense of relief.

Divorce Celebration, Is it Appropriate to Commemorate?

Writing this blog, I just can’t seem to get that old 1971 Rare Earth tune, I Just want to Celebrate out of my head! If you “can’t be bothered by sorrow or can’t be bothered by hate” feel free, if you dare, to take a listen to the song by clicking here!

Back in 2010, I published an article on the Ohio Family Law Blog titled Gifts for the Newly Divorced. Some Tasteful and Well…Others Not So Much. It was a humorous tongue-in-cheek blog article. Click here to read it. It was one of the most viewed blogs I have written! In 2012, we published another blog article titled Divorce Celebration – Complete with Cake! You can read it by clicking here.

Divorce Celebration Has Become More Common in Recent Years

I have come across several articles recently, including one in the Wall Street Journal on July 17, 2023, titled Divorce Parties are a New Hot Invite. Apparently, these divorce celebrations are becoming more common place and people are finding new creative ways to celebrate. To illustrate the increase, according … Read More... “I Just Want to Celebrate My Divorce!”

Has Your Ohio Driver’s License Been Suspended in Montgomery County Because Of Missed Child Support Payments? If So, Read About This Special Reinstatement Program in August Only

August brings special program for Child Support Awareness Month

PUBLISHER’S UPDATE NOTE:

August is “child support awareness month.” On August 6, 2022, we alerted our readers about this special limited-time opportunity. It appears that the only new updates from last year are that more people are taking advantage of it.

In 2021, 44 people took advantage of it and $12,000 was collected. In 2022, 119 people took advantage of the reinstatement opportunity, resulting in more than $32,139 being collected. This is noteworthy opportunity to take advantage of if your driving privileges have been suspended for non-payment of child support!

**Special License Reinstatement Program to Run Through August**

Parents in Montgomery County who have had their drivers privileges suspended for not paying child support can take advantage of a special reinstatement program that is being offered during the month of August. August is Child Support Awareness Month, and the Montgomery County Child Support Enforcement Agency is giving parents with suspended licenses an opportunity to have the suspension lifted if the parent pays one month of back support. Usually in order to get the suspension lifted, the parent has to pay 3 months.

During the pandemic, many parents had financial difficulties … Read More... “Has Your Ohio Driver’s License Been Suspended in Montgomery County Because Of Missed Child Support Payments? If So, Read About This Special Reinstatement Program in August Only”

Advocating for Your Mental Health as You go Through a Divorce is Really Important!

Is A Contentious Divorce Impacting your Mental Health?

Do This To Safeguard Your Mental Health During Your Divorce Process

To put it mildly, divorces are a difficult period for most people. It can definitely be a challenge to manage your mental health while going through a separation or a divorce. However taking care of yourself is so very important. It is a stressful time and dealing with family, friends, and the rollercoaster of emotions while working through the legal process can be overwhelming. The best thing you can do for yourself is take care of yourself. In turn, taking care of yourself will be the best thing you can do for your children or anyone else who is depending upon you. Many people feel that putting their needs first in selfish, however it is anything but. Maintaining positive mental health is crucial most importantly for you, but also for those you love.

A divorce brings a range of emotions that can be uncomfortable. Feeling frightened, angry, or overwhelmed are all normal emotions as you transition through the divorce process. You may experience a strong sense of loss or grief. Having support as you go this journey is … Read More... “Advocating for Your Mental Health as You go Through a Divorce is Really Important!”

The Importance of Hiring the Right Divorce Attorney

Follow These Tips To Hire The Right Divorce Lawyer For You!

Hiring the “right” divorce lawyer for you is critically important. I have written about it several times on this blog over the years. Not a whole lot has changed since my first series of Articles in December 2007 and January 2008. Click here to read the version I merged and reposted on March 3, 2018.

What has changed I believe is the increasing number of cases where parties hire and fire several lawyers who have represent them. I have one case going now where the wife is on her fourth lawyer and the case is over 2 years old. I also have several others where I am the second lawyer involved. So, I have spent some time recently reflecting upon this seemingly “new” dynamic. Obviously, each case has its own fact pattern to support the change in counsel, but it reinforces my opinion even more about the importance of dhiring the “right” lawyer at the start of your divorce representation.

Consequences of Not Hiring the “Right” Divorce Lawyer Initially

Communication Styles Don’t Mesh

A typical divorce can routinely take easily 6 to 9 months to complete. Ones with

Blast From The Past: What is a First Right of Refusal Clause in a Child Custody Case?

PUBLISHERS UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on August 14th, 2021! The advice rings as true now as it did then. We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

Are Clauses Needed In A Child Custody Case? Weighing The Pros And Cons.

Parenting time is often one of the most important issues in a divorce or custody case. Crafting the agreement allocating parenting time can be difficult. It is impossible to anticipate all the schedule changes that daily life “curve balls” can cause, such as illness, emergencies, and changes in work schedules. One solution to that problem is to incorporate a “First Right of Refusal” into the shared parenting plan or seperation agreement.

WHAT IS A FIRST RIGHT OF REFUSAL CLAUSE?

Typically, this clause requires that one parent must first offer any time he/she can’t accommodate the child during their regular parenting time to the other parent. This “offer” must be made to the other parent BEFORE attempting to make any alternate plans for the child.

For instance, if the parties share the child week on and … Read More... “Blast From The Past: What is a First Right of Refusal Clause in a Child Custody Case?”

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