Child custody matters during an Ohio divorce can become complicated if the estranged spouses cannot agree on a parenting plan and the case goes to court. When both parents are petitioning for physical custody, there are a variety of factors that are considered by...
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...
Ohio residents who are considering a prenuptial agreement may want to keep in mind that one man was required to pay alimony to his wife despite having signed such a document because she was an immigrant. A court ruled that as her sponsor, he had to continue to support...
For some Ohio parents, sending their children to a private school is a must in order to provide them with the best education possible. However, paying for private school as a single parent can be very difficult due to the cost. If the child lives with one parent...
As some Ohio parents may know, custody obligations are determined by a state court that has jurisdictional control over child support, custody and visitation. However, in some cases, one or both parents may move from the geographical area where the custody...
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...