A recent article offers fresh insight into a leading factor in divorce: the nature of the work we do. New U.S Census data reveals that the career choice most likely to lead to divorce is front-line military supervisors - those who lead enlisted soldiers into war....
The importance of avoiding divorce mistakes
More people in Ohio and throughout the country file for divorce in January than at other times of the year. Many people wait to file for divorce until after the holidays are over, but before they do, it is important for them to consider several things so that they can...
Getting a divorce after being married for decades
For many older Ohio couples, getting a divorce later in life is becoming more common. There are many reasons this might occur. For example, the kids may have left the home and the couple realizes they are no longer in love with each other. Irreconcilable differences...
Study shows that more millennials are agreeing to prenups
Residents of Ohio who are planning a wedding may be considering a prenuptial agreement. According to a study from the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), more millennials are entering into prenup agreements than their counterparts from previous...
Divorce rate lower while marriage rates increase
Ohio residents may be encouraged by new data from the National Center for Family and Marriage Research. It shows that marriage rates have increased while divorce rates have dropped. In 2015, there were 32.2 marriages for every 1,000 women aged 15 and older who were...
Paying off student loans after divorce
If an Ohio resident takes out a student loan after getting married, it is possible that the debt will be considered shared marital property if the two divorce. However, if the loan is from before the marriage, it will probably remain the responsibility of the person...
Older women may face financial challenges after divorce
Divorce rates have steadied throughout the country, but according to Bowling Green's National Center for Family & Marriage Research, they are on the rise among baby boomers. Couples over 50 in 2010 were more than twice as likely to divorce than couples of the same...
How talking about money beforehand may prevent divorce
When Ohio couples are getting married, they might not want to think about the fact that close to 50 percent of first marriages end in divorce. However, knowing about this possibility may lead to practical conversations about issues that often cause marriages to end...
The risks of unmarried couples buying homes
According to experts, an unmarried couple who buy a home are making a risky financial decision. They should not view buying a house as just romantic because dividing property and sifting through finances if they separate could become even more messy than if they were...
Divorce and its effect on college savings plans
One of the most common types of college savings plans in Ohio is the 529 plan. Although the plan treats contributions as a completed gift, the account holder can effectively revoke it. This right causes potential concern and problems during the divorce process. During...