Residents of Columbus, Ohio, may be curious to learn more about a recently released research report. The new study has researchers believing that a shorter life expectancy may increase the likelihood that a person chooses to stay married. Though this means that death...
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New bill looks to protect custody rights of service members
A proposal that has been discussed for years has the potential to become a law once again. The legislation will protect the child custody rights of men and women who are active members of the military. It has been passed by the U.S. House of Representatives six times...
Pet custody cases increasing
According to reports, it seems that the national number of pet custody cases has increased in recent years. Some have suggested that this may be due to a change in the legal mentality concerning pets, which used to be divided like property during a divorce. Others...
Man does not receive jail time for disobeying court order
A 37-year-old father from Cincinnati will not be jailed after ceasing a court-ordered apology to his estranged wife that was occurring on a daily basis. According to reports, he was required to post the apology -- written by the judge -- to his Facebook page every day...
A clean divorce may require a clear head
Couples in Columbus, Ohio, are as susceptible to divorce as couples in any other city. This means that a marriage should be prepared for the worst, no matter what the circumstances are, but especially if a couple has a large amount of wealth. If the couple is not...
Alimony and spousal support are the same thing
A couple in Ohio is currently working to finalize their divorce. The two have children together and are negotiating the end of the marriage well, but the husband has told the wife previously that he would never agree to a document that has him paying alimony. He has...
State Supreme Court will debate law on parental rights
A complicated custody battle is soon heading to the state Supreme Court in another state. The same-sex custody matter will be heard by the highest court in the state so that the constitutionality of state laws can be addressed.The outcome could interest couples from...
U.S. authorities take custody of Australian gay couple’s son
An international same-sex couple -- living both in America and in Australia -- have had their son taken away. The same-sex custody matter comes at a time when several of the men's friends have been arrested for allegedly being associated with a child pornography...
Same-sex spouse attempts to strip other of parental rights
A recent decision made by a judge in a state that allows same-sex marriage has affirmed the parental rights of a woman who was once married to her female partner. An appeals decision reaffirmed the ruling in the same-sex custody matter. This outcome may be very...
Cellphone evidence used in more divorce cases
Cellphones have become a part of daily life, so it is no surprise that cellphones have become important in divorce proceedings. A recent survey found that 92 percent of divorce lawyers have seen a dramatic increase in the number of divorce cases using cellphone...



