A divorce calls for hard negotiation or litigation over child support and alimony, visitation and custody rights, and asset division. Settling these matters can be a considerable challenge for any divorcing couple, but they have another challenge on their hands for...
Spousal support is often awarded as part of an Ohio divorce. While there is a set amount when the case is concluded, that does not mean it must remain the same indefinitely. People confronted with life changes can request there be a modification to the amount that was...
In Ohio, some divorce cases are more complex than others. For example, one spouse might want to divorce while the other believes the marriage can be salvaged. Even the court could assess the situation and determine that the marriage has a chance to be saved. It might...
The divorce process brings many challenges to a couple wishing to end their marriage. From negotiations centering on child support and spousal maintenance to child custody and property division, the divorcing couple must work together to reach a compromise that allows...
Nobody knows what the future holds. Most people who get married in Portage County have the best intentions, but not everyone will stay married to the same person for life. And you cannot know ahead of time which marriages will last and which will not. If someone could...
Going through a divorce seldom is easy. You likely are concerned about how your divorce will impact your children, your life and your finances. You may feel overwhelmed at the thought of dividing your assets with your spouse. Will your spouse automatically receive...
When Ohio residents make the decision to pursue a divorce, it is oftentimes one of the most difficult decisions they will ever make. After all, no one gets married thinking that the relationship won’t work out and a divorce will eventually be necessary. In many cases,...
Divorce is difficult, no matter the reason that it happens. When an Ohio resident decides that they want to end their marriage to their spouse, they must take steps to break the legal binds that hold them together. Those steps are dictated in the law, and family law...
One of the most challenging aspects of your divorce will be figuring out how to support yourself afterward. During your marriage, you may have depended on your spouse's income completely – or as a substantial supplement to yours. Without it, you will likely fear for...
Social Security benefits prove incredibly helpful to people who cease working after reaching their retirement years. Some people rely almost exclusively on Social Security deposits to survive, which can be financially challenging. Increasing the amount of rightfully...
