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Some of the many factors involved in getting a divorce include child custody agreements and the division of assets. Another consideration to note is the communication style between a person and their soon-to-be ex-spouse. Here are some of the most common communication...
The requirements for divorce in Ohio stipulate that the couple must have lived in Ohio for at least six months. U.S. courts will not extradite someone from a foreign country simply to attend an initial divorce hearing. Additionally, the couple must have lived apart...
Property division can be a highly contentious aspect of divorce. Divorcing spouses often have strong ideas about what constitutes a fair division of property, and in many cases, the court must determine how to distribute property. According to Ohio state law, the...
Getting a divorce tends to be a sticky situation. One hopes that the relationship between partners is not entirely degraded. When this is the case, it remains possible to complete the process through mediation. Such a path forward makes a preferable alternative to a...
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...
