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...
While a divorce can be a difficult event to go through, there are actions that individuals can take to make it easier to cope with. For instance, it may be a good idea to speak with a mental health professional who may be able to help a person process his or her...
Owning and running a business takes a lot of time, money, and effort to maintain. No matter how much a spouse put into a business, a divorce can jeopardize all of it. There are several outcomes that a company faces in a divorce, depending on the spouses involved....
When the reality of a divorce initially confronts couples in Ohio, the stress may be hard to handle. Divorce can be a result of neglecting small details or from larger problems. Even though individuals might have heard similar experiences, they are never ready for it....
When a couple in Ohio gets a divorce, their marital assets are subject to equitable distribution. This means that, if a judge has to make an order as to how the couple should divide their property, the judge will do so in the way he or she thinks is most fair, rather...
When people in Ohio decide to divorce, life insurance may be the last thing on their minds. People may think about property division, child custody and other immediate issues, but insurance policies can be particularly important in finalizing a divorce settlement. An...
Family lawyers often see a rise in business by about one-third at the beginning of the year. Many unhappy couples in Ohio and across the nation want a fresh start on their lives, especially after going through a stressful holiday season. Divorce proceedings often...
