Legal Separation

For couples seeking an end to their marriage, a legal separation can sometimes be a preferable alternative to divorce. Legal separation allows couples to live apart and settle important issues like child custody, division of property and financial support without...

Deciding to pursue a legal separation in Ohio involves several key steps. This process allows you and your spouse to live separately while remaining legally married. Understanding these requirements will help you address important issues and make informed decisions...

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...

Many people in Dublin and throughout the Columbus area feel trapped. Trapped in a bad marriage but unable or unwilling to consider divorce. There is a third option for people in this situation besides staying married and getting divorced, called legal separation....

If you and your spouse are having marriage troubles, you may have considered a few different options. If legal separation was one of them, you may be wondering how a legal separation could benefit you, your spouse and your marriage. Here are some common questions that...

Divorce is becoming a more frequent occurrence among older people in Ohio and elsewhere in the country. It even has its own nomenclature, the gray divorce. Many divorces begin as trial separations and may end in divorce or a legal separation. For those who separate,...

Marriages, even good marriages, experience ups and downs. Some couples experiencing a down period that could end in divorce may decide to try a legal separation in Ohio to give them space to see if the marriage can be saved. While a legal separation is not...