Divorce

When your marriage began to hit the rocks, you may have only felt the negative emotions associated with this type of situation. You may have begun to question whether you were a good spouse, whether you did what you could to make the relationship work and whether you...

Divorce is often portrayed as an all-out battle through the courts, during which time couples exhaust plenty of money and emotional energy. It does not have to be this way, though. An amicable divorce is possible for couples in Ohio who are committed to the process...

Whether it comes after months of turmoil or as a sudden realization, deciding to end a marriage is significant. However, it does not mean that one should rush to file for divorce right away. While it might feel as if the matter is urgent -- and in some cases it...

With a divorce, worlds change. No longer will you have a partner and teammate in running a household and raising children. With no transition and only word-of-mouth knowledge, you are thrust into a new role as a single parent. The change is traumatic, and you feel...

It is not uncommon for couples who are struggling with marital issues to keep some of that information from their friends and families. This often changes when a troubled marriage reaches divorce. However, just because someone’s divorce is common knowledge does not...

Before you get the legal process started, before you even ask your spouse for a divorce, there are some steps you can take to prepare yourself for this life-changing event: Thorough preparation can go a long way toward easing the stress of an inherently stressful...

Ending a marriage is rarely a spur of the moment decision. There is often a period of time leading up to the actual moment of filing during which it becomes obvious to at least one party that divorce is most appropriate. When utilized correctly, this period of time...

Changing societal expectations in Ohio and elsewhere means that many women are now the primary earners in their families. But despite earning significant incomes, women still tend to participate in the family finances less frequently than their husbands. This means...

Dividing assets can be an emotionally charged experience. Some people may be hesitant to part with certain property that holds either emotional or financial value. However, there may be one thing that people in Ohio are eager to let their ex-spouses have -- debt. Here...