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...

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...

Many Ohio residents who experience a divorce greatly suffer emotionally as well as financially. However, couples facing divorce have alternatives besides litigation that could result in a low-stress and successful separation. One alternative is the collaborative...

Ohio residents considering divorce should be aware of how social media behavior can affect the outcome of a settlement. Smartphones have made social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter even more accessible, but with that convenience comes the temptation to...

Even if Ohio couples believe their marriages are strong, divorce unfortunately happens far more frequently than most people like. It is important that every person makes financial planning and learning financial skills a focus from the beginning of a marriage. Doing...

In recent years, some analysts have tried to downplay the common belief that half of marriages lead to divorce. While divorce rates have declined since their peak in the 1980s, one recent study concluded that 52.7 of marriages end in a divorce. This is mostly because...

People who get a divorce in Ohio are subject to state-specific laws that may be quite different from the divorce laws in other states. Because federal laws do not regulate divorces, every state has its own way of letting married couples part ways. The time it takes to...