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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...
Going through a divorce is rarely easy on anyone. If you have young ones in your family, though, the end of your marriage may have catastrophic emotional and psychological consequences. Specifically, your children may experience anger, depression, sadness or even a...
People who are receiving or paying spousal support should be aware of what events may result in an end of payments. In addition, people who are entering into divorce mediation may benefit from getting a sense of how the law treats this issue in order to make...
Divorce and dissolution are two terms often used interchangeably that can describe the ending of your marriage. Although they both end in the termination of a marriage, divorce and dissolution are two different processes. According to the American Psychological...
As a parent, when you decide to divorce, it is important to resolve custody issues in a way that serves the needs of your children. Working with a mediator can help you as you navigate the process. While each case is different, you can expect to go through certain...
Same-sex marriage has been legal in all 50 states since 2015. It affirmed that, as an LGBT+ couple, you have the same marital rights as your different-sex counterparts. These not only include the right to get married but also the right to divorce. However, just...
If you have decided to end your marriage, you and your spouse must decide how to fairly divide the assets you share. If those assets include a vacation home, how do you fairly determine who should keep that property? Review the factors to consider when creating a...
Do you share custody of your children with your former spouse? If one of you decides to relocate, the move may have serious implications for your parenting plan. Review the factors that influence relocation and child custody in Ohio. Parenting plan modification If the...
As in other states, Ohio law recognizes a distinction between separate and marital property. In general, assets acquired during the marriage become marital property and are subject to division upon divorce. In Ohio, retirement and investment accounts are also subject...
