If you are a custodial parent, you likely have a number of different challenges to work through, such as stress that is related to court or some of the different pressures that come with raising children. However, if you are facing financial hardships because you are...
Child And Spousal Support
Can I modify my spousal support order?
The purpose of spousal support is to help your spouse maintain a fair standard of living after the divorce. If circumstances change, however, you may find yourself unable to provide a reasonable standard of living for yourself. This can be due to a lost job, injury or...
Moving your child support case to a new county
If your child support case began a while ago, then the chances are good you may have moved since then to a new county. Each of Ohio’s 88 counties handles its own child support cases, and there are often differences between them. Furthermore, if you live a long way...
When your ex spends too much on presents
Everyone has seen the over-the-top gift mountains on TV shows and in movies. Loading the kids up with gifts at Christmas, their birthday or other holidays is one of the textbook ways that divorced parents try to make sure that the holidays still have some magic even...
What is the true definition of a deadbeat parent?
The term deadbeat parent is heard a lot in Ohio. it is often used to refer to fathers who do not pay their child support. However, the legal definition of the term is a bit more involved and takes into consideration more factors. Because this term is derogatory and...
What are some common misunderstandings about child support?
If you pay child support in Ohio, there may be many things you are not certain about. Even if you pay your support on time every time, there may still be things you wonder about. The system is complex and often confusing, so it can help to get some clarity on...
Changing a child support order in Ohio
If you currently pay or receive child support in Ohio, a time may come when you wish to have the amount given to or paid by you amended. Maybe you now make significantly less money than you did when the order was enacted, or maybe you had a change in circumstance that...
Factors which determine spousal support
There are many factors you consider when you get a divorce in Ohio. You may not have thought about spousal support, though. At Kroener Hale Law Firm, we know it is important for couples to understand this part of the divorce proceedings.Spousal support is not...
What are some common questions about child support?
Ohio child support can be a tricky topic. It is not always easy to understand the process, especially if you have just got started with it. Add to that the left over emotional turmoil and other issues from the divorce process and you may feel at your wit's end....
What happens if my ex-spouse does not pay child support?
While you may think that negotiations and Ohio courtroom arguments are over once your divorce is declared final, the truth is that an uncooperative spouse may force you to take legal action in order to secure child support. If your ex-spouse is not making payments,...