Divorce

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...

When going through a divorce, the individuals involved may experience animosity, frustration and anger toward one another. The actions or language of each person involved can damage children caught in the middle. In these situations, the court can mandate counseling...

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...

Even though a marriage may fail, it is possible for a divorce to be successful. A good divorce does not mean you become best friends with your ex. A good divorce is simply a divorce where all parties find their needs met. Find a way to co-parent The well-being of your...

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...