The worries of a homosexual man who shares legal custody of his adopted son with his former partner may be unfounded, according to the opposing attorney. The same-sex custody matter has left one father afraid that he will not be able to interact with his son as he...
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Story of teenage mother could give hope to some
The story of a woman married at 14, made a mother 10 months later and divorced at 16 may prove insightful to some Ohio spouses. Her husband was abusive and, because of this, he was served with divorce papers. Once he found out about her intentions, the man came to her...
International custody battle began with same-sex relationship
Child custody cases happen in Ohio and throughout the nation every day. However, some custody cases are more unique than others.This is demonstrated in a very complex case is set to go to trial. The parents of a 10-year-old girl were once in a civil union together....
Art collection valued at $102 million at center of divorce
Few couples in Ohio have experienced a marital split in which only one category of assets is valued at more than $100 million. However, that is what happened when a retired Microsoft executive and his wife went separate ways. But what was the category of assets that...
Co-parenting can be destructive if exes aren’t careful
Too often, divorce is the foundation for a wall that divides a child's parents. Though the marriage is over and the love may be gone, a child remains. That child needs to be cared for, regardless of the feelings that former spouses might harbor for one another. This...
Costs of divorce number many, second divorce adds more
Divorce can cost a lot. Many in Columbus, Ohio, have found this out the hard way after spending months in court. Going through the first divorce is hard, but imagine a second one, especially if child support and alimony were awarded previously. Add in the short-term...
Same-sex divorce: it’s complicated
Same-sex couples are often in the news for the equal marriage rights that so many desire. Society seems to be warming up to the idea of homosexuals getting married, but many forget that marriage is not always a storybook romance. Relationships change and spouses...
Could Ohio courts presume an equal custody agreement?
Some experts are arguing for changes to custody determination. Parents in Ohio may soon expect an equal amount of custody when a divorce occurs, rather than the terrible fights over who gets it and for how long.Those arguing for change sometimes begin by discussing...
Mother found guilty of child endangerment after custody argument
When a married couple with children decides to end their relationship, it often isn't the material items that bring out the strongest emotions during the proceedings: it's the kids. Child custody battles tend to instigate some of the most heated battles during a...
Divorce leaves both spouses with financial fears
Marriage is something that many Americans find to be an important step over the course of life. Married couples often live in the same household, combining incomes and expenses. These combined expenses can create savings, but when a divorce occurs, these savings,...



