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December 8, 2017

Published by Gary Gottfried at December 8, 2017

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The Senate Passed it’s Version of Tax Reform

By Gary J. Gottfried LPA – Family Law Attorney in Columbus, OH The Senate passed it’s version of tax reform just before 2:00 a.m. Saturday by a slim 51 to 49 vote. This week the House and Senate Conference Committee will try to work out the differences. President Trump has said he will sign tax reform legislation before the end […]

October 3, 2016

Published by Gary Gottfried at October 3, 2016

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Family Law

Military Pension Division – Major Change Looming

This is being posted on behalf of Steve Lynch and the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Member Community. Family law practitioners who handle military divorces should be aware of a proposed revision to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (“FSPA”), 10 U.S.C. § 1408, that may go into effect later this year. The change would mandate use of a single formula nationwide […]

February 29, 2016

Published by Gary Gottfried at February 29, 2016

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How to Split Child’s College Funds during Divorce

Gary J. Gottfried Co. LPA is your Columbus OH divorce attorney In many divorce cases there arises an issue with regard to how to address and/or divide the children’s “college funds.” These college funds which many time are held in accounts established under the Ohio Uniform Gift to Minors Act( or UTMA) and can be a source of contention as well […]

September 15, 2015

Published by Gary Gottfried at September 15, 2015

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International Child Custody Case | Columbus Family Law

Gottfried Law acts as Lead Counsel for Dominguez in a recent international child abuse case Custody disputes are often a serious result of a divorce case. It becomes very complicated when a parent removes a child or children from the home country and crosses into a foreign country without the other parent’s consent. This is where Gottfried Law comes […]

November 11, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at November 11, 2014

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Ohio Remains in the Headlines for Same-Sex Marriage & Divorce

On August 6, 2014, we suggested that oral arguments taking place in the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals could offer some clarity with respect to same-sex marriage in Ohio. Three months later, the decision issued by the 6th Circuit may indeed offer at least short-term clarity. But the pivotal decision likely creates an opportunity for further litigation on the issue […]

October 6, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at October 6, 2014

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Franklin County Has Most Divorce and Dissolution Cases in Ohio

The Supreme Court of Ohio recently released statistics for case filings in all state courts in Ohio for 2013. Franklin County was again among the busiest domestic relations courts in the state. With respect to marriage terminations with children, Franklin County had the most new filings of any county in 2013 with 1,340 new filings. The only other county with […]

October 1, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at October 1, 2014

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Franklin County Child Support License Suspensions

One of the primary means of enforcement available to county child support agencies for collection of child support is suspending an obligor’s driver’s license when they are in default. County agencies appear to be pursuing this remedy more than ever with the number of parents under license suspension at an all-time high. As of August 4, 2014, Franklin County has […]

August 20, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at August 20, 2014

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Family Law – Determining Child Support

What is Included in Gross Income for Purposes of Determining Child Support In Ohio, child support is calculated pursuant to a statutory scheme which is found in Ohio Revised Code 3119.01. Under Ohio Law, child support is generally based upon the gross income of both the payor (the parent paying child support) and the gross income of the payee (the […]

August 1, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at August 1, 2014

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Possible Clarity Coming for Same-Sex Divorce in Columbus

August 6, 2014, could be a significant day for legal issues regarding gay marriage and divorce in Ohio. Oral arguments in several appellate cases relating to same-sex marriage will be heard by United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on that date, possibly resulting in new precedent for Ohio courts to consider in matters of same-sex divorce. Gay […]

July 28, 2014

Published by Gary Gottfried at July 28, 2014

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Custody litigation in more than one state

The trial of a custody case is a very complex and emotionally challenging time during a divorce. The complexity of a custody case becomes even more difficult when the issue is not only which parent is going to obtain custody but also which State is going to make the determination regarding the custody of a child. Having been a family […]