When couples decide to divorce, figuring out how to divide their assets can be challenging, especially when it comes to retirement accounts. Understanding how Ohio law handles these accounts is key to a fair outcome. How Ohio handles property division The courts...
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What is a silent or invisible divorce?
Sometimes, marriages can fall apart quietly. Known as silent or invisible divorces, these situations occur when couples remain legally married but live separate lives emotionally and physically. This can be just as challenging as a formal divorce, if not more so. If...
Post-divorce financial planning tips
Going through a divorce can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing your finances. After a divorce, you need to plan for your future financial stability. Create a new budget Divorce significantly impacted the finances of the 989,518 couples who divorced...
What is an effective communication style for dealing with your ex?
Trying to communicate with an ex-partner can be difficult but unavoidable. A couple may have been together for a long time and have various matters that require them to converse. In such circumstances, adopting effective communication styles can make these...
Is there an obligation for a divorced parent to help a child pay for college?
In Ohio, the question of whether divorced parents have the legal obligation to contribute to their child's college expenses is a topic of considerable debate and scrutiny. Divorce settlements do typically include provisions for child support. However, the matter...
Are my retirement accounts and investments considered marital property during divorce?
Divorce can be a complex and emotionally challenging process, and one of the key aspects that often comes into play is the division of assets. For many people, retirement accounts and investments are key components of their asset profile. Protecting your investments...
Do divorcing couples have to divide debts as well as assets?
Business Insider reported the average debt for Americans was $59,580 in 2023. Handling debt is a major consideration when it comes to divorce. Dividing debts can be a complex task. This process can vary based on individual circumstances. Marital vs. separate debts The...
Divorce and retirement accounts: who gets what?
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences anyone can go through. In addition to the emotional difficulties the couple is going through, many other issues can further complicate the divorce process, including child custody and...
The differences between divorce and dissolution
On your wedding day, you likely thought your marriage would last forever. Unfortunately, life creates many bumps in the road that easily leads to drifting apart. When that happens, many find that divorce serves as the only option. While Ohio does not have the highest...
What are some common communication styles between exes?
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...