If you are commencing a divorce, filing a post-decree matter, seeking child support,or filing a petition for the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, there are specific rules regarding how the other party in the case must be notified. Significantly, Ohio allows for service of process through certified mail. But this doesn’t mean that it […]
Divorce is often contentious — and unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to make false accusations against the other during the legal process of terminating a marriage. Not only can false allegations in divorce affect your reputation and emotional health, but they can also negatively impact the outcome of your case. If your spouse […]
Divorces take considerable time to complete, with some proceedings lasting for six months or more from complaint to final decree., Temporary decisions by the Court on matters that affect the daily lives of the spouses involved create stability for those families while the case is pending. For the time when the divorce is filed, to […]
It’s no secret that money troubles are one of the biggest sources of stress in a marriage. Whether it’s different approaches to saving and spending, a loss of income, or the pressure of mounting debt, couples may find themselves both struggling to manage their finances and keep their marriage afloat. Unfortunately, many couples find themselves […]
Many people mistakenly believe that prenuptial agreements are only for those who believe their marriage may not work out. However, this is not the case. A prenuptial agreement doesn’t only safeguard assets in divorce or dissolution — it can also clarify financial expectations for the marriage, force partners to have conversations about their financial goals, […]
Although divorce isn’t about who “wins” or “loses,” when you’re divorcing a narcissist, it’s a “win at all costs” game to them. If you are parting ways with a spouse who has narcissistic personality disorder or narcissistic tendencies, you should be prepared for a considerable amount of conflict, and potentially, legal fees as they will […]
A divorce or dissolution can exploit certain areas of your personal life that you may not have wanted to be made public. This can include the details of your marriage, the issues that caused the marital relationship to break down, your financial affairs, business matters, and parenting issues. If you’d like to maintain privacy during […]
Finding out that your spouse has been unfaithful can be devastating and overwhelming — and it may cause you to start thinking about dissolution or divorce. While you are dealing with the emotional turmoil of your spouse having cheated on you, one of the biggest legal questions you might have is, “how does adultery affect […]
If you’re considering parting ways with your spouse and have received an inheritance or are expecting to receive one, you may be wondering “is an inheritance considered marital property?” While marital property must be divided equitably between spouses under Ohio law, it’s important to understand that an inheritance is usually characterized as separate property and […]
When your marriage terminates, your financial partnership with your spouse also ends. If you don’t take precautions, your divorce could also impact the credit score that you’ve worked so hard to build. While a divorce or dissolution itself does not affect your credit, failure to make timely payments on your debts — and various other […]
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