Co-parenting does not end when your children grow up. When it is time for your teen to go to college, you and your former spouse might not agree on who should pay the tuition bill. In Ohio, the court generally does not make decisions about adult children. Therefore,...
Divorce
What is considered separate property in a divorce?
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...
How do Ohio courts determine spousal support?
Divorce is a stressful time, and one of your biggest worries probably involves your financial situation. If you are used to living comfortably, you likely want some assurance that you can maintain that standard of living after your divorce. You may consider asking the...
Dissolution, divorce and separation
Ohio couples who are on the verge of calling it quits may hesitate for a number of reasons. Being in an unhappy marriage is bad enough, but if ending it threatens the solvency of a family business or the financial security of one or both spouses, this can pose...
Modifying a child support order
This blog recently discussed how child support orders are enforced. There are also different ways child support may be modified in certain situations. When circumstances change It is important to understand that the parent seeking the modification will have to follow...
What is a distributive award in Ohio marital property division?
In an Ohio divorce, property is a frequent source of discord between the parties. People might be aware of what certain terms mean such as marital property and separate property, but there are other that might not be so familiar. A commonly understated part of a case...
Know how to address the marital standard of living
The outcome of your spousal support dispute can have tremendous implications for your future, regardless of which side of the disagreement you fall on. That’s why you need to adequately address every factor that pertains to alimony in Ohio. One of those factors that...
Spousal support order and modification in Ohio
With any divorce, no matter the complexity or animosity between spouses, difficult decisions need to be made. While some divorcing couples in Ohio and elsewhere can quickly reach an agreement, others can take time because of the complexity of the matter. When a spouse...
The two types of spousal support in Ohio
For many couples in Ohio that are going through a divorce, the topic of alimony often comes up. Spousal support is something that is worked through in a divorce and a person may wonder if it will be awarded. There are two types of spousal support in Ohio that may be...
Antenuptial agreements can be invalidated
Many couples in the greater Columbus area have probably singed a prenuptial agreement. In Ohio, this kind of contract may be called by its formal name, antenuptial agreement. These agreements can be very helpful to a couple as they plan for marriage. For instance,...


