Divorce

If most divorcing Ohio couples can agree on one thing, it’s about terminating their marriage based on incompatibility. If you and your spouse concur that neither of you did anything wrong and are simply incompatible, no-fault divorce will save you time, money and...

The stress that comes with divorce can drain you emotionally and financially. However, appearing before a family law judge for a hearing means you are one step closer to finalizing your divorce. The judge will ask you a series of questions to check the facts of your...

In Ohio, couples looking to end their marital relationship often do so through dissolution of marriage or divorce. Each solution has its requirements and might be ideal for specific circumstances. Here are some of the ways in which they differ. Reason Dissolution is...

When you need help to cope with divorce, you can find words of wisdom in support groups, from your friends and even online. For example, Don’t argue in front of the kids Don’t disparage your spouse Don’t put your kids in the middle Suggestions like these can make a...

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn --- chances are you have one or more social media profiles. These platforms are great for catching up with family and friends, sharing our accomplishments (big and small) and feeling more connected with our networks. While social...

In recent years, the divorce rate for couples over the age of 50 has been on the rise. This is often referred to as a "gray divorce." While getting divorced later in life can have financial implications for both parties, it is essential to consider how this decision...

Now that we have moved through the Christmas holiday season, it’s important for couples to understand that divorce rates are going to rise. This happens every January, which is why it has often been called divorce month. The rate at which people decide to end their...

Marriage is one of the most important moments in many people's lives – alongside having a child and paying off student loan debt. For many, marriage lasts forever, typically with some issues along the way - but that’s to be expected. Other marriages may face constant...

Alimony or spousal support is never a given in every divorce. That said, if the divorce leaves one party financially disadvantaged, then the court may order spousal support payments to help address the resulting financial discrepancy. However, spousal support is not...

In divorce, parents usually have to divide custody time with their children. There are situations in which sole custody is used, but shared custody is much more common. Parents have to figure out a schedule, and they have to work out the details of how to do the...