Divorce

In most states, the terms divorce and dissolution are used interchangeably. In Ohio, they are very different concepts. Divorce is a civil litigation in which married people resolve disputed areas involving finances, custody, visitation and spousal support. The key...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Planning for a financially stable future after an Ohio divorce starts before the process gets underway. Before a financial settlement can be drawn up between the parties, each person must know the specifics of their financial situation as well as be honest with...

Some Ohio residents who are obtaining a divorce may still be eligible for Social Security benefits from their former partner regardless of the divorce. Although these may not be worth claiming in every circumstance, there are times when the ex-spousal benefits offered...