Welcome to the Beth Silverman & Associates Family Law Blog
Through this blog we hope to provide a better understanding of the processes and laws relating to divorce, dissolutions, custody, support and juvenile court matters.
Disclaimer
The information and materials on this blog are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Being general in nature, the information and materials provided may not apply to any specific factual and/or legal set of circumstances. No attorney-client relationship is formed nor should any such relationship be implied. Nothing on this blog is intended to substitute for the advice of an attorney, especially an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction. If you require legal advice, please consult with a competent attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
What Are My Rights if My Spouse Has Cheated?
Few people find it fair to learn that the answer to this question, in most Ohio cases, it is none. It seems fundamentally unfair that a married person can commit adultery and face no consequences, monetary or otherwise. Yet, in an Ohio court of law, there are no...
How to Obtain Exclusive Occupancy of the Marital Residence
During a divorce proceeding, it is not uncommon for one party to want exclusive occupancy of the marital residence, meaning that the other party would be required to vacate the residence and would not be permitted to enter without the remaining spouse's permission....
Do Non-Parents Have Any Custody Rights in Ohio Courts?
It is becoming increasingly common for grandparents and other non-parents to seek custody of children. A number of factors could contribute to this including the rise in substance use, domestic abuse, a parent passing away, etc. Some questions from a grandparent or...
How Are A Spouse’s Rights To The Other Party’s Social Security Benefits Determined In A Divorce?
One’s rights to claim Social Security benefits under their ex-spouse’s earned benefits is determined by federal law, rather than state domestic relations law. For this reason, except in very unusual situations, a divorce or dissolution decree is silent as to the...
Contested Custody Cases in Hamilton County, Ohio
Many of our clients find themselves confused about the path their case might take through court if they are unable to decide upon the custody arrangements for their children via a negotiated agreement. This blog post will explain the process for a contested custody...
Do I Need a Guardian ad Litem or Custody Investigation?
When parents decide to end their marriage or relationship, the children become a central focus of the negotiation. The parents must decide how the children will be cared for and supported while living in two different households. These decisions include recognizing...
When Can The Child Decide?
When discussing issues of custody and parenting time, a very common question is “at what age does my child get to decide where he or she lives” or alternatively, “when can my child decide when he or she wants to see the other parent.” There is a common misconception...
The Role Of The Family Relations Specialist In Collaborative Divorce
When a couple decides on a collaborative divorce, each party must engage his or her own attorney; preferably an attorney who has been trained in the collaborative model. There are other professionals that can be engaged and it is up to the parties and their attorneys...
Is it Important to Establish Paternity in Ohio?
When a child is born to married parents or within 300 days of the termination of a marriage, there is a legal presumption that the husband is the father of the child. However, it is increasingly common that children are born to unmarried parents. In this case, there...
Where is Custody Determined if My Child Lives In Another State?
In custody determinations, there is often a question of which state has the power to make decisions for a child, or in legal terms, “has jurisdiction”. The issue presents itself when parents live in two different states, or both parents leave the state where an...