Married couples in Ohio share a life together. They may have separate bank accounts or have property solely in their name, but they still share their life together. If they end up going through a divorce, they will need to divide the life they shared together. This is...
There comes a time for many married couples when staying together is no longer possible. Untangling the relationship and going separate ways becomes the only path forward. For some spouses, divorce remains the proper decision. Other unhappy partners choose to pursue...
Child support is one of the most important aspects of an Ohio divorce. It strives to ensure the child’s best interests are served and they have everything they need for a positive life after the complex and difficult upheaval of divorce. For people who are well off,...
Just as all marriages are unique, so too is every divorce. For couples with a high net worth, this can be particularly true with respect to property division. And while divorce can be a contentious event, it doesn’t have to be, and working together can have...
Marriage equality was won after a long battle, and now that federal law mandates it, the laws for heterosexual and non-heterosexual divorces are the same. However, there are some unique challenges that some same-sex divorcees may face when navigating the divorce...
As you’re heading toward divorce, you’re probably wracked with a number of emotions, from anger and frustration to confusion and regret. These emotions can make it challenging to address the legal issues before you in an objective fashion. That’s understandable, and...
When Ohio family law courts decide child custody cases, they base their decisions on the best interests of the child. They determine the best interest of the child by considering a list of factors to determine what is in the best interests of the child. Determining...
Mothers are automatically bestowed with rights to their children, and the law presumes that they are the custodial parent until otherwise ordered. This can leave unmarried fathers feeling cut out of their children’s lives and cheated out of the opportunity to build a...
For couples who have a significant number of assets, including high-value assets, to divide during their divorce, they may wonder what is meant by equitable property division. If you are facing a high-value divorce, you should understand what equitable property...
The custody process in Ohio is often complicated and stressful. You are likely to have many questions and concerns about your chances of getting the custody arrangement you desire. One of your biggest fears may involve your income. If the other parent makes more money...
