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 […]
Division of property in a divorce can be a contentious issue for many reasons. One reason is that it is not always obvious what property is subject to division. In Ohio, if couples do not reach a mutually-agreeable property settlement, the court must divide their property according to principles of equitable distribution. “Equitable” sounds like […]
What is a divorce decree? It is a court order that makes your divorce final and establishes the terms of your relationship to your ex-spouse after divorce: who will receive which assets, who will pay what debts, what your parenting arrangements will be for your children, whether one of you will pay spousal support to […]
A regular part of the divorce process involves one party making payments or distributing assets to the other. This usually happens in the context of the division of marital property, or the payment of child support or spousal support. Less commonly, a court may order a “distributive award” from one party to the other in […]
“What’s yours is mine, and what’s mine is yours” is a lovely sentiment, and one shared by most spouses during their marriage. Unfortunately, in divorce or dissolution, it can become the literal truth, often at the expense of one spouse. Understanding Marital and Separate Property in Divorce To understand why, you need a brief background […]
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