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Born in Toledo Ohio and grew up in Yuma Arizona, Taylor Michigan, San Juan Puerto Rico and Cleveland Ohio. Graduated from Midpark High School in 1978, 4th in class of 666. Graduated from Denison University in 1978 with a B.S degree and Eastern Michigan University in 1980, with a M.S. degree. Graduated from Capital Law School in 1991 and passed the Ohio Bar that year. I started my own law firm in 1991 and have been in private practice ever since, practicing primarily in the family law and personal injury practice areas. My firm mission is not just to give legal advice but to help people get their lives to a better place.

Parents Going Thru Divorce: 7 Tips for Back-to-School Challenges of Youngsters

Parents Going Thru Divorce: 7 Tips for Back-to-School Challenges of Youngsters

Early September is symbolic of many things including the close of the summer season and, of course, kids going back to school. I bet you’ve seen the iconic school buses (or maybe even been stuck behind them).

You probably braved the back-to-school sales to stock up on supplies, new clothes, and all else that comes with the start of a new school year. That is the fun part. But what about the tough parts that you may remember as a child…

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Jack's Law Office September Newsletter




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WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU CAN'T PLAY 2 SPORTS AT A HIGH LEVEL IN HIGH SCHOOL? SPECIALIZATION IS OUT-CROSS TRAINING IS IN AT GRANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, JUST ASK...

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Jack's Law Office August Newsletter

Jack's Law Office August Newsletter

WEDDING BELLS AND BLUE SKIES ON LAKE ERIE: A GLORIOUS DAY FOR PAM, JERRY AND EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE!  Robin Williams: We Love You, Miss You and b...

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Jack's Law Office July Newsletter

Jack's Law Office July Newsletter
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LEBRON JUST WANTS TO GO HOME...3 CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND! JOY IN MUDVILLE ERUPTS! AND THE CROWD GOES WILD...COULD YOU IMAGINE... And if you don't like th...

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Who Keeps the House?

Who Keeps the House?

Who gets the house? A very complex question in most divorce cases. This question usually brings about a problem. Either both parties want to keep the ...

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My Husband and I are Getting Divorced, Do I Need to Go Out and Get a Job?

My Husband and I are Getting Divorced, Do I Need to Go Out and Get a Job?

Many women facing divorce have to come to a frustrating realization. They will probably have to get a job. If they are already working, they might hav...

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The best way to introduce your new significant other to your kids

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It is very important to not rush to introduce your new boyfriend or girlfriend to your kids. Even if your new significant other has kids, be patient w...

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13 Steps To Prepare You For Divorce Hearing

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Getting a divorce in Ohio? To get the best outcome, you must prepare. Here are 13 steps you should take to be ready for your divorce trial: 

13 Steps - Be Prepared!

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Seven Questions You Should Expect To Hear Upon Hiring an Divorce Attorney

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#1 What is your story? 

  • What happened between you and your spouse to put you in front of a divorce attorney?
  • What are your concerns, questions, and other issues that are keeping you up at night worrying? 
  • Your divorce attorney will need to know.

The important points the attorney will be looking for are when you were married, how long you have been married, what happened during the marriage, what did not happen during the marriage, your income and employment situation, the children and why you are in the situation you are in.

At Jack’s Law Office, we need to know your questions first.

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Delaware Juvenile Custody Visitation Forms Can Now Be Done Online

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Delaware Juvenile Court makes forms available for domestic relations cases. 

These custody, support and visitation cases take place when the parties are not married. If the parties are married the parties must go to Common Pleas Court Domestic Relations to deal with custody, support and visitation issues.

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Jack's Law Office March Newsletter

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LOVING THOSE BUS RIDES ...(written while riding the DU team bus-2 nights ago) The headlights of the Lakefront Lines bus steadily light the dark sky an...

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Gotta Have Heart: Jack's Law Office February Newsletter

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You Gotta Have Heart! One of the things that I always asked from my athletic teams was to give from the inside out from the heart. I even try to get t...

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Valentine's Day Newsletter

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As I look outside to one foot of snow, I wish a Happy Valentine's Day to all. Let's also take a sneak peek at the coming spring (that means baseball-e...

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Super Bowl Edition: Jack's Law Offices' Monthly Newsletter

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NOT ALL SUPERSTARS GET TO PLAY IN THE SUPER BOWL ...WHO IS YOUR SUPERSTAR?  I am excited for Sunday. Seattle and Denver going at it. The first co...

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Six Questions You Should ask Your Divorce Attorney

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Don't Know What to Ask a Divorce Attorney Upon Meeting Them?

Here Are 6 Important Questions to Get You Started!

Take a list of questions to the divorce attorney’s office and check off the questions as you ask them.  Note closely the divorce attorney answers. Below are 6 great questions to ask an attorney when you first meet him or her.

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What is a Deposition?

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My attorney says I need to be available for depositions. What does that mean? A deposition is an interview under oath that takes place outside of cour...

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I'm a Single Mother and the State Took My Kids [Video]

I'm a Single Mother and the State Took My Kids [Video]

Ohio divorce lawyer Jack Carney-DeBord describes a case where he represented a single mother who had been threatened by the state about custody of her kids. Find out what happened...

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My Spouse Left and Took the Kids [Video]

You'll love the ending of this story.

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Number One Thing Magistrates or Judges Do NOT Want to Hear About in a Divorce Case [Video]

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How a Subpoena Can Change Child Support [Video]

How a Subpoena Can Change Child Support [Video]

Do you need more child support? Do you suspect that your spouse may be hiding money from you? Can you increase your child support?

Jack is an Ohio family law attorney. In this video, he explains how to use a subpoena to increase child support payments.

VIDEO: Subpoena Power to Increase Child Support

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