Hoffman Law

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07/20/2026

Who pays daycare expenses during an Ohio divorce or custody case? It’s not always the parent who physically uses daycare. In Ohio, daycare costs are often included in the child support calculation and divided according to state guidelines and each family’s circumstances. Read our clear, 3-minute breakdown to understand how courts usually allocate these expenses and how to prepare for negotiations or hearings: https://wix.to/ZL12bpx

One of the most common questions parents ask during a divorce or custody case is:"Why am I paying for daycare when I only have my child every other weekend?" The answer is more complicated than many people expect. Under Ohio law, daycare expenses are generally treated as part of the child support ca...

07/07/2026

Who owns the frozen embryos after a divorce? In Ohio, IVF agreements, reproductive rights, and court precedent all come into play — and the answers aren’t always simple. Read our new blog to understand how courts handle embryo disputes, what your IVF agreement might mean, and steps Columbus couples should take if divorce is on the horizon. Learn more: https://wix.to/reYbLXy

When couples undergo in vitro fertilization (IVF), they rarely expect to one day fight over frozen embryos in a divorce. Yet as IVF becomes increasingly common, Ohio courts are seeing more disputes involving embryos, reproductive rights, and the enforceability of fertility clinic agreements.If you a...

06/17/2026

Military deployment raises hard questions about parenting time. In Columbus, Ohio, a deployed parent can sometimes arrange for a relative—like a grandparent, aunt, or uncle—to exercise parenting time, but it’s not automatic. Ohio law provides protections for military parents and the specifics depend on court orders, custody agreements, and the child’s best interests. Read our latest post for guidance and what steps to take to protect your parental rights and your child’s stability: https://wix.to/1JQzKt5

Military service creates unique challenges for divorced and separated parents. One question we frequently hear at our Columbus, Ohio family law office is:If a parent is deployed, can that parent give their parenting time to a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or another family member instead of the other pa...

05/08/2026

If your child was conceived through IVF or donor insemination during a marriage, do both spouses have parental rights in Ohio? Our latest blog breaks down how Ohio courts treat parental rights for married same-sex couples and what steps you can take to protect your family. Read more: https://wix.to/12A5pac

One of the most common questions we receive from same-sex couples in Columbus divorce and custody cases is:“If our child was born during the marriage through IVF or a s***m donor, does the non-birth mother have parental rights in Ohio?”In many situations, the answer is yes.For married same-sex c...

05/08/2026

Filing for divorce or custody in Columbus and worried your ex could discover where you live? Ohio’s Safe at Home program can help keep your address confidential. Learn practical steps and legal protections you can pursue to shield your home from public court records. Read more: https://wix.to/mVLvmct

One of the biggest fears many people have when filing for divorce or custody in Columbus is simple: “What if my ex finds out where I moved?” For individuals leaving abusive, controlling, or high-conflict relationships, that concern is very real. Many people do not realize that court filings in d...

04/23/2026

If one spouse is a police officer or firefighter in Columbus, is a DROP account divisible in divorce? Our new blog breaks down how DROP accounts funded during marriage—but tied to pre-marriage pension service—are treated under Ohio law. Read the clear, practical explanation and what it could mean for your case: https://wix.to/RRnVRkJ

If you are going through a divorce in Columbus, Ohio and one spouse is a police officer or firefighter, there is a good chance the DROP account is one of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—assets in the case.This issue comes up frequently with members of the Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund...