Parents of children in Ohio must help provide for their children, which includes providing them with health insurance and general care. The financial support of children post-divorce is known as child support. Ohio statute largely controls the issue of child support,...
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Do you really want the marital home?
The marital home can be the the largest point of contention in a divorce for many couples. It makes sense to weigh the many benefits and disadvantages to keeping the home with one of the spouses after the divorce, though. After all, the marital home might be the...
The difference between divorce settlement and going to trial
Divorce cases and post-divorce issues are complicated and emotional experiences. But, like all cases, the issues within your case are resolved in one of two straightforward ways: through a settlement between the parties or litigation over the issues. In a divorce,...
Spousal support basics in Ohio
A court has the power to award either spouse spousal support. Spousal support is referred to as alimony by some, though that term is rarely used in the current day in Ohio courts. When courts consider awarding spousal support, they look at the factors identified in...
The home is in foreclosure. What can we do?
When your marital home has a mortgage that is not being paid, your mortgage lender will begin providing notice that your loan has fallen into default. And, if the default is not cured, the loan can be accelerated -- that is, the entire balance due under the note and...
Three ways to divorce-proof your business
Divorce can be emotionally and financially challenging, especially if you are a business owner. You may be worried about the need to sell your business during property division or losing control of the company you built. Careful planning, though, may allow you to...
What are grounds for divorce?
Ohio has identified a number of reasons that justify a divorce. The reasons are: (A) Either party had a husband or wife living at the time of the marriage from which the divorce is sought; (B) Willful absence of the adverse party for one year; (C) Adultery; (D)...
We agreed he would be responsible for the home, but now the bank is calling me
Division of most marital assets is easy: For instance, ex-spouses dividing a checking account can close the account, divide the money according to the court order, and then transfer it to their individual accounts. But, dividing the marital home is far more...
Divorce basics in Ohio
The divorce process in Ohio is controlled, in large part, by Ohio statute. Ohio statute also sets forth the residency requirements that dictate when Ohio can legally hear your divorce complaint. A divorce can be resolved by agreement between the parties. However, if...
Property Division Basics: Martial vs. Separate Property
Property division in a divorce first turns on identifying the marital property to be divided, because separate property should be retained by the spouse who originally owned it. Do you understand the difference between marital property and separate property? Marital...