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Ending a marriage can be an emotionally challenging experience regardless of the circumstances, but knowing the legal options can help. In Ohio, spouses can legally end a marriage through a divorce or a dissolution. While both processes involve signing a separation...
Property division is often one of the most controversial aspects of divorce. In many cases, it is difficult to ascertain who has the right to what. Distribution is further complicated by the existence of high asset possessions, such as houses. One example of a...
Finding ways to push through the pain and stress associated with divorce can be difficult for anyone, but for separated couples with children, it is even more important to find a way forward. Creating a parenting plan that fosters healthy co-parenting and focuses on...
If you are facing divorce and have one or more retirement or investment accounts, you may have concerns about what will happen to these assets. Like many, you may assume that the court will not divide accounts that are in your name. However, in Ohio, retirement...
In the 20 years between 1990 and 2010 the gray divorce rate—meaning divorces of spouses who are 50 and older—doubled in Ohio. Another way to say that is, as Baby Boomers became seniors, the percentage of them ending their long-term marriages increased dramatically....
Using an alternative dispute resolution method, like mediation, to settle on terms of a divorce is a viable option for many couples. What is a mediation and how long does the process take? Mediation explained Divorce mediation allows couples to forego court hearings...
Divorce and dissolution are two terms often used interchangeably that can describe the ending of your marriage. Although they both end in the termination of a marriage, divorce and dissolution are two different processes. According to the American Psychological...
If you have decided to end your marriage, you and your spouse must decide how to fairly divide the assets you share. If those assets include a vacation home, how do you fairly determine who should keep that property? Review the factors to consider when creating a...
Do you share custody of your children with your former spouse? If one of you decides to relocate, the move may have serious implications for your parenting plan. Review the factors that influence relocation and child custody in Ohio. Parenting plan modification If the...
As in other states, Ohio law recognizes a distinction between separate and marital property. In general, assets acquired during the marriage become marital property and are subject to division upon divorce. In Ohio, retirement and investment accounts are also subject...
