The length of the divorce process will vary depending on a variety of factors. The first factor is the process you choose for the termination of your marriage. If you choose a process like collaborative divorce, you and your spouse will decide how long the process will take. We find that the “average” collaborative divorce […]
What Should I Bring to My First Meeting with an Attorney?
If your spouse has filed for divorce and you have received the paperwork that was filed with the court, you should bring those documents to your first meeting.If no divorce has been filed, you should be prepared to discuss the reason why you’re visiting an attorney. Be prepared to ask all the questions that you […]
Who Pays for College After Divorce in Columbus?
The question really is, can a court order me to pay for college after divorce? And the answer is “no”. Courts in Ohio lose jurisdiction over children once they have become emancipated under Ohio law, meaning whether they have reached the earlier of their graduation from high school or 18 years of age. Once a […]
What Are the Costs of Divorce and Who Pays the Costs of Divorce?
The cost of any divorce case will vary and it is difficult to determine or estimate the cost. It is a given, though, that litigation is expensive. Once a divorce case has been filed, the parties are required attend numerous hearings that require preparation by your attorney. And, in order to prepare, your attorney will […]
7 Financial Tips to Help You Start out on the Right Foot During the Divorce Process
A few simple tips make all the difference when you’re trying to organize your finances during your divorce. Almost everyone focuses on division of assets when they are starting the divorce process. However, there are many other things to think about. If I want to keep the home, can I afford it? How am I […]
Tips for Transiting to a Happier Life Post Divorce
When people divorce they often experience strong emotions related the sense of loss that occurs. This article addresses three survival strategies that can help you work through the emotional aspects of your divorce in a positive way and move on with your new life: Choosing the right divorce process Developing a support network Creating a […]
The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce
There are several alternative processes available to people considering divorce: litigation, mediation, do it yourself, or Collaborative Divorce. The process you choose will have a significant impact on the outcome of your divorce and your future. This post discusses the benefits of Collaborative Divorce and why it might provide a better outcome for your divorce. […]
Now what do I do? (Choosing the Correct Divorce Process)
You, or maybe your spouse, or both, have just made the first decision, so often difficult and contentious, to terminate your marriage. The second most important decision that needs to be made is which process will be used to accomplish the termination. Filing for divorce should be the last process you should consider because you […]
Options to the old “Expensive Contested Divorce” Model
The days of all out battle and expensive divorce are rapidly drawing to a conclusion. While there still may be those situations that require a Judge to resolve the issues related to the termination of a marriage and make decisions that govern the rest of the spouses’ lives, most Hilliard and Columbus area residents can […]
Helping Divorcing Couples to Find a Better Way
The end of a marriage is a difficult time in life, and those seeking a divorce in Columbus are often looking for a way to accomplish this with as little bitterness and as cost effectively as possible. Jeff Fish is an attorney with more than 20 years of divorce experience who is certified by the […]