Beth Silverman, Author at Beth Silverman & Associates

November 10, 2022 In Uncategorized By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Why Do Lawyers Charge Such Different Rates and Retainers?

As you begin the process of finding a lawyer to assist you in your case, you may notice that hourly rates and retainers vary from one lawyer to the next. Not only will you find a difference in rates between firms, but you will oftentimes find different rates for each lawyer within the same firm....

October 19, 2022 In Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Why You Can’t Trust The Internet for Research

When considering how a particular family law matter may be resolved, it is not uncommon for people to search online. However, it is important to recognize that a substantial portion of online legal information is incomplete, oversimplified, inapplicable to your situation, or altogether false...

July 5, 2022 In LGBT By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Securing LGBTQ Rights After Dobbs

With Obergefell being threatened, it is hard to know what may happen to the rights of individuals who have married or relied upon the rights granted to them within the Obergefell decision. Because these rights are at risk, we recommend that all same-sex couples take inventory of the legal documents they have currently in place....

April 6, 2022 In Child Custody, Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Can I Relocate with my children?

The answer to this question varies depending on whether the divorce has already occurred and if so, what the terms of the parenting plan provide regarding relocation....

March 8, 2022 In Child Custody By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: How Can I Obtain a Domestic Violence Civil Protection Order?

In general, people think of domestic violence as being between two spouses or partners, but the Ohio Revised Code provides protection to the "family or household member," including parents and children....

January 11, 2022 In Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: How and When Do We Tell the Children?

The biggest fear for many people who have decided to end their marriage is when and how to tell the children. This post is not a substitute for seeking professional advice from a trained therapist. I want to share what I have learned, from being present at many meetings when trained therapeutic professionals have been asked “when and how do we tell the children”?...

April 30, 2021 In Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Should I Get Counseling?

Many of our clients ask us if they should be seeing a counselor or taking medication for the emotional issues they deal with during their divorce. There are a number of reasons why the benefits of counseling outweigh the risks....

April 16, 2021 In Child Custody, LGBT By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Same-Sex Step-Parent Adoption

If you are in a same sex relationship and you and your partner are raising children together, you may have questions about your rights, especially if you are the non-biological parent....

March 17, 2021 In Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: Should I tell my spouse that I am meeting with a divorce lawyer?

The common response to someone learning accidentally or discovering very much after the fact that their spouse has consulted with a divorce lawyer is (a) to be angry; (b) to interpret this as the first declaration of war or (c) at a minimum, to feel very threatened. We hear these responses all the time....

October 22, 2020 In Divorce By Beth Silverman

Cincinnati Family Law & Divorce Blog: May a court restrict one person from speaking negatively on social media about their spouse?

Many people presently use social media to share significant moments of their lives with family and friends. People may also use social media as a platform to vent about difficulties they are facing. Occasionally, this leads to public complaints and personal attacks against spouses or other family members. ...