Ohio Divorce and Custody Lawyer Blog
"Relevant, current Ohio family law trends and developments, laced with a hefty dose of straight talk, practical advice and a smidgen of humor."
Author: Virginia Cornwell practices at the Law Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell in Columbus, Ohio.
Blawg Related Categories: Family Law • Solo / Small Firm
Recent Posts from Ohio Divorce and Custody Lawyer Blog
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How a court decides whether your Ohio child support should be higher or lower than the child support guidelines amount.
Notice I said COURT, not Child Support Enforcement Agency. That is because the Child Support Enforcement Agency does not have the LEGAL AUTHORITY to issue a child support order for more or less than the…
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10 Things You Need to Know About The Federal Adoption Tax Credit & Domestic Special Needs Foster Care Adoption
Special Needs adoption is not necessarily what we typically think of as special needs, and carries a hefty tax credit with it - but the IRS does NOT make it easy for you to figure…
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Virginia Cornwell has been added to U.S. Department of State Attorney Network for Hague Abductions Cases
Virginia Cornwell has been added to the U.S. Department of State's Network of Attorneys for Hague Abduction Cases. She has experience in helping persons with international child abduction cases involving both Hague and non-Hague countries.
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Coming soon to Cornwell-Law.com – books!
A great solution for people who want to know about family law, adoption custody, divorce, dissolution, annulment, legal separation and adoption. Whether you are researching the law yourself, or want the information NOW, fast and…
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Franklin County Adoptions – Private Adoption Attorneys
PRIVATE ADOPTION INFORMATION WHAT IS A PRIVATE ADOPTION? A private adoption is the direct adoption of a minor child from a birth parent to the adoptive parent(s). No agency or other adoption service is involved.…
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Not to be Missed: A Week With My Father, by Giacomo Knox and Julie House
A documentary by Giacomo Knox and Julie House regarding the problem of children who grow up without a father, and reuniting with their father as an adult.
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Interstate Family Law Jurisdiction Attorney Series Part I
Wake Up Ohio Attorneys! The law regarding child custody jurisdiction has changed. Ohio Revised Code 2151.23 is not a general jurisdiction statute, and filing in juvenile court will not fix your jurisdiction issues.
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How to Domesticate a Foreign State’s Subpoena for Records in Franklin County Ohio
Looking for local counsel in Ohio to help you obtain the records and depositions you need? Help is available. Contact the Law Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell
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Attorney Fee Awards in Ohio Domestic Relations Cases
In Ohio, attorney fees awards are often sought in domestic relations cases. Courts used to require that a expert testimony be presented regarding the reasonableness of the attorney fees sought. However, in Franklin County Ohio there…
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Do you have to get a divorce in the state or county you were married in?
Do you have to file for divorce in the place where you got married? Absolutely not!