Divorce

During a divorce, concerns about the cost of legal representation and court proceedings often arise. Under Ohio law, a court can require your spouse to cover some of your legal fees and expenses. This arrangement, however, depends on several factors and the court's...

In 2019, Ohio had a divorce rate of 2.6 per 1,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During an Ohio divorce, an important document that significantly influences the financial side of things is the affidavit of income and expenses. It...

Time reported that in 70% of divorces, it was the woman who filed the case. Being the one who makes the first move may be fine in some situations, but in others, it could be very dangerous. In addition, complex systems can drag out the divorce process and prolong...

From a very early age, humans are capable of recognizing danger. Because of perceived dangerous situations, your body responds to different sounds during a fight or flight response. Certain physiological changes occur as your body gears up to avoid or confront this...

Research shows a significant number of people regret their divorce. The first thing people wonder is why? Then they wonder how they can prevent these issues. Here are some statistics regarding divorce regrets. How many people regret divorce? On average, about 30...

It is not unusual that an emotionally neglectful marriage ends in divorce. Emotional neglect is devasting and can erode and undermine a relationship. Although emotional neglect is not specifically grounds for divorce, it falls under gross neglect of duty, which is. A...

If your divorce is getting contentious, you may worry about your spouse retaliating against you by canceling your health coverage. Ohio law clearly outlines this situation and the consequences that may arise from prematurely canceling a spouse's health insurance. Can...

A distributive award is a payment or series of payments one spouse makes to another during a divorce. Payments for a distributive award do not come from marital property. Instead, they distribute separate property from one spouse to another. Why would the court order...