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 […]
One of the biggest considerations when spouses decide to part ways is how property should be divided in divorce. Importantly, property tracing can be a vital issue for many couples — especially for those who possess substantial assets or were in a long-term marriage. The process can help to identify the origin of an asset […]
Obtaining a higher education can often come with a steep cost and many people take out student loans to cover these expenses. Dealing with this debt can be a major concern when a couple chooses to part ways and terminate their marriage. Importantly, Ohio applies the equitable distribution doctrine when it comes to dividing marital […]
Many people consider moving somewhere new after a marriage or relationship has ended. Whether they wish to be closer to family, move away for a better job, or start fresh somewhere else, relocation can be more complicated if there are children involved. Critically, Ohio law imposes strict requirements regarding relocation after divorce or dissolution with […]
If you are parting ways with your spouse, divorce mediation can offer an alternative way to resolve the issues that must be decided. Mediation can help amicably settle any disputes related to property and debt division, parental rights and responsibilities, child support, spousal support, and all other issues. The process can also save you a […]
Whether a couple agrees to part ways or not, divorce is never easy. When considering your options, it’s crucial to understand the difference between no-fault and fault-based divorce. With the dissolution (called “no-fault divorce” in some states) process, spouses do not need to establish that either is to blame for the marriage not working out […]
Divorce and the dissolution of a marriage can be overwhelming — and it can be more stressful if your spouse is hiding assets. Unfortunately, a party will sometimes try to hide assets out of spite or because they don’t think their spouse should be entitled to them. Concealing assets during a dissolution or divorce proceeding […]
Divorce and dissolution isn’t just a legal process — it’s an emotional one, too. Regardless of the reasons you and your spouse parted ways, it’s not uncommon to feel some guilt or regret once the judge has signed the divorce decree. Terminating a marriage brings many changes to a person’s life and it can often […]
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