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By Robert L. Mues, Gregory Ramey, and Anne Shale
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Can Parental Alienation Be Far Behind? The Warning Signs Every Family Lawyer Should Know
Posted on November 22, 2008Nationally recognized expert/consultant Judianne Cochran is a guest contributor for this week's Ohio Family Law Blog sharing her thoughts on Parental Alienation and the early warning signs that Family Law attorneys should expect in custody cases.
What Is Parental Alienation And Parental Alienation Syndrome?
Posted on November 15, 2008Attorney Robert Mues looks at different factors in custody battles in the State Of Ohio including Parental Alienation Syndrome and Parental Alienation.
What If You?re Not The Parent You Wanted To Be?
Posted on November 08, 2008Gregory Ramey, Child Psychologist and Columnist offers his advice on expectations as a parent, and what you can do to avoid high hopes that can lead to depression.
Are Parents with ADHD Children at a Higher Risk for Divorce?
Posted on November 01, 2008Attorney Robert Mues discusses the results of a recent study that says children diagnosed with ADHD cause an increase in divorce rates.
Artemis Center: Dayton?s Domestic Violence Resource Agency
Posted on October 25, 2008Attorney Anne Shale writes about the goals and philosophy of the Artemis Center in Dayton, Ohio in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Name Game: Shirley, Shirley bo Birley . . .
Posted on October 18, 2008Attorney Robert Mues explains the steps to take in order for a spouse to obtain a new Social Security card after a divorce and a name change.
Part 2 -The Consequences of Domestic Violence Victims Changing Their Identity
Posted on October 11, 2008In part 2, Attorney Robert Mues continues his look at the consequences of domestic violence victims changing their identity.
The Pros and Cons Of Victims Of Domestic Violence Changing Their Identity
Posted on October 04, 2008Attorney Robert Mues explains in the first of a two-part article how victims of domestic abuse can seek a new identity with a change of social security numbers.
Understanding the Courts: Family Relations Department of the Domestic Relations Court of Montgomery County, Ohio
Posted on September 27, 2008Attorney Anne Shale from the Ohio Family Law blog explains what the Family Relations Department of the Domestic Relations Court of Montgomery County, Ohio provides for the courts and her clients.
Kids bring happiness, right? Not always
Posted on September 20, 2008Do children bring happiness to a couple's life? Gregory Ramey examines if this is true and how it effects children.
New Military Survivor Benefit Election (SBP) Procedure
Posted on September 13, 2008Attorney Robert Mues of the Ohio Family Law Blog discusses the new Military Survivor Benefit Election procedure and where to download the new DD 2656-10 form to proceed with the military divorce decree.
When to Seek Professional Counseling and/or Therapy During a Divorce Proceeding
Posted on September 06, 2008As a former nurse, attorney Anne Shale shares her insights regarding professional counseling/therapy and when it becomes necessary.
Divorce Cases Can Cause Emotional Explosions
Posted on August 30, 2008Attorney Robert Mues of the Ohio Family Law Blog examines the emotional health of people going through a divorce and what kind of support can be offered to clients.
An Experienced Family Law Attorney - PRICELESS!
Posted on August 22, 2008Dayton, Ohio attorney Robert Mues of the Ohio Family Law Blog examines the importance of hiring an experienced, qualified family law attorney if your marriage is on the rocks.
Lingo You Might Not Know From the Divorce World
Posted on August 15, 2008Attorney Robert Mues from the Ohio Family Law Blog goes over some common definitions used during family law litigation.
What About ?Manimony??
Posted on August 09, 2008Attorney Robert Mues of the Ohio Family Law Blog examines the statistics for men who receive child support and custody of their children from their spouse. Also known as "Manimony".
Helpful Books For Children Going Through Divorce And Loss
Posted on August 02, 2008In his latest post for the Ohio family law blog, Gregory Ramey recommends helpful books for children who are going through divorce or loss.
Putting Aside the Boxing Glove, An Emerging Trend in Divorce Litigation
Posted on July 26, 2008Attorney Robert Mues from the Ohio Family Law Blog examines an emerging trend in divorce litigation, settlement without trial.
Cultural Tolerance For Divorce Continues to Rise
Posted on July 21, 2008Robert Mues of the Ohio Family Law Blog examines the results of a 2008 Gallup survey that says seventy percent of Americans now believe that divorce is ?morally acceptable.?
Father?s Day Reflections, Including Freud and Tongue Biting
Posted on June 14, 2008Father?s Day can be an extremely difficult one for many children. Unfortunately, thousands of children will not be with their father this Father?s Day due to many factors including divorce, death or service in the armed forces. As a result, many children don?t have the opportunity for a traditional Father?s Day...
The Role and Functions of a Guardian ad Litem in the State of Ohio, Pt. 1
Posted on June 09, 2008What is a Guardian ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem (?GAL?) is usually a lawyer appointed by the Court to appear in a lawsuit on behalf of an incompetent or minor party. In Juvenile Court cases and Domestic Relations cases, the Guardian ad Litem is appointed on behalf of a minor child or minor children [...
If You Owe Back Support, Don?t Expect Your Stimulus Check
Posted on June 02, 2008The IRS is treating the stimulus checks as if they were tax refunds. On their website, the IRS indicates that the amount of the stimulus check will be reduced or seized if : You are single and your net income tax liability is less than $600. If you file Form 1040 net income tax liability is [...
Pet Ownership In Divorce Proceedings
Posted on May 28, 2008For lawyers and others interested in an excellent journal article on this subject. Puppy Love: Providing for the Legal Protection of Animals When Their Owners Get Divorced by Heidi Stroh, 2 J. Animal L. & Ethics 231 (2007). The article examines pet ownership in divorce proceedings...
Who Gets Custody of Rover?
Posted on May 21, 2008In many divorce cases, custody or ownership of the beloved family pet is very important and the dispute can even become contentious. Sean Palmer, author of the Texas Family Law Blog, recently wrote an interesting article on the subject. It is very well written and I can?t quibble with any of it...
New Study Concludes that Divorce is Neither Good nor Bad: May Not Cause Kids? Bad Behavior
Posted on May 16, 2008Here?s a news flash. The ?experts? disagree! Many well-respected studies over the years have concluded that kids are often negatively impacted as a result of their parent?s divorce. However according to Allen Li, of the prestigious RAND Corporation?s Population Research Center in Santa Monica, California, most kids are not seriously affected by [...
Mother?s Day - A Very Special Day!
Posted on May 10, 2008Naturally Mother?s Day is a special day for families and especially for mothers. In this day and age however, there are often multiple females who may play a key role in a child?s life. Stepmothers and grandmothers raising their grandchildren as their own are now quite the norm...
Divorce?s Atomic Bomb: False Abuse Allegations
Posted on May 06, 2008False allegations of domestic abuse are not just a phenomenon that routinely occur in the United States. Family law attorneys in Canada are similarly complaining about the unfairness and damage caused when a warring parent falsely accuses a spouse of abuse...
Improving Resiliency
Posted on April 29, 2008Resiliency is a topic that I find myself discussing often with my divorce clients. I recently came across an interesting article on that subject which prompted this post. Resilience can de defined as the human ability to deal with, learn from, overcome and even be changed by the unfortunate but unavoidable [...
Estate Planning After Divorce, Statutory Protections Against The Ex-Spouse
Posted on April 22, 2008After a termination of the marriage of a man and woman, the newly divorced man or woman often fails to consider reviewing and updating his or her estate planning documents a top priority. In the past, this sometimes resulted in unfortunate and unintended consequences...
Factors The Court Considers In Determining Whether Or Not To Award Spousal Support Pt. 2
Posted on April 15, 2008Attorney Anne Shale adds 10 more factors to consider in Part 2 of “Factors The Court Considers In Determining Whether Or Not To Award Spousal Support”. [e]: The duration of the marriage. The longer the duration of the marriage, the longer the potential spousal support obligation is likely to be...
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He is a very smart man who is always looking for ways around things. The judge granted our divorce for December 12,2007, and my ex-husband told me that he just got married just before Thanksgiving. He is a student at Cal
i can answer that for you. with all due respect. better your own life just as i ...
Haw can I join with my family who live in the USA?
Only you are allowed to can join your sister....
How to collect a personal loan from a spouse?
You local court will probably have someone to offer you some assistance as you p...
My husband's Grandmother died intestate. She had one sole heir, my husband's Father. He and his wife kept paying taxes on the property.Then he also died intestate. Now, my Mother-in-law wants to sell this property. Accor
Based on my research, his wife would have a 1/3 interest in the property. The ot...
I have been disabled for over 25 years. Last Nov. I had endoscopic brain surgery. It was not successful and had to be followed up by a major craniotomy. My huaband and I had not been contemplating divorce but after the 2
You need a Mass. divorce lawyer. If you can't afford one, Massachusetts leg...








