Adopting a child is a wonderful option for both traditional and non-traditional families. It can also be a very challenging process, filled with red tape and legal restrictions. At RKPT, we have extensive experience guiding our clients through all ph…
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Child custody disputes can involve some of the fiercest battles in a divorce. Disagreements often break out over which parent the children will live with and how much time and responsibility the other parent is entitled to. These responsibilities and…
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Although child support in Ohio is calculated based on an income shares approach, and the use of guidelines, extenuating circumstances often exist that may make a guideline award of child support unreasonable or unfair. There also exists in Ohio a reb…
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A dissolution is a non-adversarial process where both spouses jointly ask the court to end their marriage. The spouses present their written agreements to the court, along with a petition asking the court to dissolve their marriage. The agreement mus…
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The financial and emotional aspects of ending a marriage can be overwhelming for you, your spouse, and your children. If you are considering divorce, you will need to answer questions about property division, spousal support, and child custody and su…
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In many cases, divorce marks the permanent end of a relationship. However, when minor children are involved, or when an order for spousal support has been issued, a relationship between the spouses can continue long after the final decree. Issues cal…
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Prenuptial agreements are contracts entered into by a couple preparing for marriage. These agreements address property issues such as income, assets and liabilities that may arise in the event of divorce or death. The agreements may also provide for…
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If you are divorcing, you may be wondering who should receive the house, the car, the business and other property. Division of marital property involves careful planning and consideration of your financial situation. Effective legal representation ca…
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Spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance, may be an issue when one spouse was the primary income provider for the family. After divorce, people may need supplemental income until they can be self-supporting. However, spousal supp…
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Under the current law in Ohio and Kentucky, the biological mother of a minor child born outside of wedlock is the default legal custodian. Biological unmarried fathers have no initial rights to custody or parenting time, but merely the ability to pur…
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