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...
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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...
Stressed out? It may make divorce more likely
Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t avoid stress. If you have a job, you get the work stress that comes with it. If you’re unemployed, you see uncertainty and financial stress. If you have children, you love them dearly, but they certainly add stress to your life....
When mediation works for divorce
Deciding to get divorced is often a difficult decision. It is common to feel anxiety and stress when one’s life is about to change, especially if there are any children involved. The prospect of a courtroom divorce may increase this anxiety, but Ohio residents have...