Columbus Divorce Law Blog
How divorce mediation may benefit children
While it is almost always sad when a marriage comes to an end, not every marriage ends because you or your former partner betrayed the other party. In some instances, marriages run their course simply because the parties involved in the marriage fell out of love with...
Moving out of state with kids after divorce
If you share custody of your children with a former partner, both parents must agree to an out-of-state move. Whether drawn by a new job offer in a nearby state or simply the need for a fresh start, the parent planning a move must notify both the court in his or her...
Have you hired a financial adviser for your divorce?
You have to sign a lot of paperwork and attend several meetings during a divorce. Have you scheduled time to sit down with a financial adviser in Ohio? As someone with a great many assets, you should not skip working alongside an experienced financial professional....
Dividing marital assets through mediation in a gray divorce
Retirees today may outlive their parents by as much as 30 years. Divorce after retirement can be a bittersweet consequence of an extended lifespan. Unlike the career or child-rearing phase, your golden years can present unique challenges, as some couples struggle to...
How a high-asset divorce impacts finances
Most people in Ohio understand that a divorce can change a person's finances. However, they may only consider the cost of the divorce itself, when the event can impact multiple areas of a person's financial picture, especially if the person has a great deal of assets....
Mother having to choose between child custody and pain relief
There are numerous reasons for which the state feels children should be taken from their parents. Sometimes child custody is taken away because of an abusive situation, but sometimes it is a situation out of a parent's control. Ohio parents may be interested in...
Should or shouldn’t you choose mediation for your divorce?
As you embark on your divorce, one common question people have is if mediation could work for them. Mediation is an alternative to litigation. It is a type of alternative dispute resolution.For many couples, mediation provides a way to work through disputes and...
Man in disbelief at spousal support ruling
When a judgment from the Ohio court system is not what a plaintiff or defendant wants to hear, the case can be pursued before an appellate court. One man may have to wait up to two years after a judge in another state ruled in the man's spousal support case. He is...
Wife of state supreme court justice files for divorce
When it comes to ending a marriage, the reasons vary from one to the next. Sometimes, it is as simple as irreconcilable differences, and the finalized divorce is hassle-free. Other times, however, accusations are flung from both sides, and acrimony replaces matrimony....
Public marriage ends in contentious divorce
Some Ohio married couples go through a lot together and then decide things are just not working. Getting a divorce seems to be the only option for both to have peace of mind and hope for the future. A popular news anchor and her husband have filed for divorce...
