Divorce

After spending a significant amount of time in your marriage, the possibility exists that you might feel unhappy or even trapped in your relationship. If these feelings arise, the natural line of thought will eventually lead you to entertain the idea of divorce....

The Ohio legal system allows for both judges and magistrates to take part in the legal process. There is a clear distinction between the two with specific eligibility requirements for both roles. In matters involving family court, there are roles for both a judge and...

The most contentious part of divorce proceedings typically becomes the division of property. If you plan to file for divorce in Ohio, you will want to know what assets will remain exclusively yours, especially your separate bank account. Courts in Ohio attempt to...

Choosing to end your marriage is a significant life decision that can affect your future. However, this decision can be uniquely challenging when it accompanies other life events. These are some of the circumstances that could impact the timing of your divorce...

Partnering with someone comes with a certain level of balance. While you may aim for general positivity, life will always have ups and downs. In some cases, your spouse’s positivity may be what made them attractive in the first place, or they may have made some life...

To get a divorce in Ohio, you must establish proper grounds, a term for legal reasons accepted by the court. The process of establishing grounds requires testimony by the spouse filing for divorce and agreement from the other spouse or a corroborating witness. 1....

Spending time with your child is very important. If you have negotiated a custody arrangement with your child's mother, you expect her to abide by the terms. Custody arrangements can be difficult. You want to make sure that your child's mother respects your...

Divorce is rarely a simple procedure. You and your spouse spend the course of your relationship combining different aspects of your life. It often takes several steps and processes to complete your divorce. Often, the terms that come with a divorce can be confusing...

Getting child support payments is not always an easy task. Luckily, Ohio is doing a pretty good job of it. According a recent report, when compared to other large states in the country Ohio ranked third in the nation for collection rates. How does the child support...