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When a couple files for divorce in Ohio, one of the spouses may seek an order for spousal support from the other spouse. In accordance with Ohio law, the court considers that each spouse equally contributed to the production of marital income. When determining whether...
When a couple is going through a divorce, there are many things to remember. In addition to the relationship ending, assets and debts have to be divided. In Ohio, an equitable distribution state, mistakes are commonly made in the division regarding retirement...
Child support can be ordered for a variety of reasons in Ohio. Whether or not the parents have been married, support for the child can be sought once the parentage has been proven legally. The Child Support Enforcement Agency can help set up or enforce a child support...
When a couple in Ohio ends their marriage, they are likely to have to go through asset division. According to the laws in Ohio, marital assets, which are assets accumulated over the course of a marriage, are to be divided equitably, although this often ends up being...
Spousal support is granted to Ohio divorcees in the event that one party has a significantly higher income than the other. The logic behind spousal support is that it enables the lower-paying spouse to maintain a standard of living similar to the duration of the...
According to a recent article, there are a number of ways that a divorce might be complicated by diverse and numerous financial assets. Many assets, such as stock options and closely held businesses, can be difficult to value or divide. In addition, some divorces are...
Family court judges consider a child's desires about living arrangements following the end of parental relationships. That's not to say a minor's wishes are the sole factor in determining child custody. Minors and judges may have very different opinions about what...
We are a pet-loving society. Americans owned 83.3 million dogs and 95.6 million cats in 2012, according to The Humane Society and the American Pet Products Association. Ohio and other pet owners nationwide paid $50 billion dollars for pet products the same year.The...
Grandparents sometimes worry decisions by their adult children, sons- or daughters-in-law or courts will excluded them from grandchildren's lives. According to the Ohio State Bar Association, a grandparent can seek visitation rights whether a grandchild's parents are...
Changes in society influence the modification of laws. Although spousal support is not gender specific, ex-wives have been the traditional recipients of alimony following Columbus divorces. That's because women often were disadvantaged economically when a marriage...
