When people decide to end their marriage, dividing their property often leads to questions. Do they have to divide their assets equally? What is really fair for their situation? Understanding how Ohio courts handle property division can help couples gain clarity...
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Can one parent demand sole custody during a divorce?
Individuals facing divorce typically have many questions and concerns about the process ahead. If the spouses have children together, then custody matters are often the biggest issue to address during the divorce proceedings. The best-case scenario when fit parents...
Does divorce have to be filed in the same state as one’s marriage?
Filing for divorce is a difficult decision. People frequently pursue every alternative solution they can find before they decide to divorce. They might attend one-on-one counseling or couples therapy. They might attempt a sleep divorce where they move into separate...
Social media mistakes to avoid during a family legal dispute
Emotions can run high during a divorce or custody dispute, and social media often becomes an outlet for those emotions. However, for adults and parents in Ohio navigating these challenging times, certain actions on social media can complicate legal proceedings and add...
When do couples qualify for dissolution instead of divorce in Ohio?
The realization that a marriage is no longer healthy or functional is often a painful one. People may struggle with the decision to end a marriage, as they began that commitment with the intention of having it last for life. Not only do people worry about judgment...
Why do Baby Boomers have an increasing divorce rate?
To a large degree, divorce rates are simply tied to age. For young people, divorce rates have been consistently dropping. But for Baby Boomers and those who are 50 years old and older, the divorce rates have been consistently increasing. It’s very interesting to see...
5 common questions people have during a divorce
Divorce can be confusing and complicated. You have to make a lot of considerations during the divorce process. Just like you, many people are going through a divorce with unanswered questions. Here are several you may be having right now: 1. Will I see my kids again?...
How to tell the kids you are getting a divorce
Once you decide to divorce, you need to inform various people of your decision. Other than your spouse, the most important people to tell are your children. How and when you do this can alter how the news affects them. Here are some things to consider: Can you do it...
Why couples facing a high-asset divorce often need a QDRO
Couples with higher income and more assets when they get married tend to have more to split up if they get divorced later. High-asset divorces are often far more complex than divorces involving lower-earning couples. After all, when a couple has more shared property,...
Don’t let your social media use hurt your divorce case
Forty years ago, when somebody had big news to share, they would call their friends and loved ones or write them letters. Today, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram provide a convenient way to announce something that a person's family and social...
