A father from a state next door to Ohio is hoping to have an antiquated law altered so that he may see his daughter again. He has not seen her in three years and she is about to become 6 years old. The girl previously lived with her mother in Ohio, but since her...
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Alimony changes begin, trend starting in other states
Changes in many states are bringing an important part of the divorce process into the spotlight: Spousal support. State legislatures are considering alterations to alimony laws and some believe that it is time for change. Early awareness to changes such as this could...
Woman accused of endangering child could have daughter taken away
Custody determinations usually occur in court, but for one mother in Ohio, whatever that determination may have been, it will likely change because of an incident that occurred involving her 8-year-old daughter.A 37-year-old woman from Medway, Ohio, will likely be...
Man devastated by possible loss of “Star Trek” home in divorce
Every marriage has some possession that is important to one spouse and only tolerated by the other. When divorcing, these possessions can become issues in property division. When the much-loved possession is the home, however, those emotions can further complicate the...
Donor and mother with former relationship fight over child
Same-sex couples in Ohio often go through situations similar to opposite-sex couples. They get together, break up and sometimes have children. One same-sex custody matter in another state is currently being litigated and it could end up in the Supreme Court. The case...
Poker star’s 2009 divorce case still not closed
After a massive divorce settlement finalized in early 2010, the ex-wife of star poker player Phil Ivey is unhappy. The couple's High Asset divorce saw the woman receive $180,000 in monthly alimony, more than $1 million in jewelry and a purse collection valued at more...
Ohio cohabitors’ views of marriage studied by Cornell professor
A study directed by a professor at Cornell University recently examined 61 heterosexual couples from Columbus, Ohio. All of them were cohabiting and had been doing so for at least three months at the time they were surveyed.According to the results, more than...
Gay couple awarded custody after surrogate sister sued
The occurrence of nontraditional families is on the rise throughout Ohio and the nation. And if the outcome in a recent same-sex custody matter in another state says anything on the subject, the legal system may be on its way to a more tolerant view of gay parents....
Insurance revenge can cost divorced spouses immensely
Former spouses in Columbus, Ohio, can become quite irate with one another during a separation and divorce. Though this is not always the case, disagreements can boil over into court proceedings, which may tempt one spouse to hurt the other. The target may be bank...
Prenuptial agreements can affect wealth and debt
Couples in Columbus, Ohio, that are planning to get married should consider creating a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. Especially for those with a large amount of wealth or debt, a prenuptial agreement can mean the difference between financial stability...



