While divorce rates are generally considered to be decreasing in the U.S., a significant number of marriages still end in separation. The causes of this are numerous, but some reasons behind divorce stand out more than others. Several studies have been conducted...
No responsible parent wants their divorce to harm their child’s ability to get a good education. That includes being able to go to the college of their choice. Whether your child is still in elementary school or they’re in high school and already looking at colleges...
If you are recently separated from your spouse or partner — and you share minor children — the transition can be rough on all the parties. But typically, it is the children who suffer the most when their parents split. One of the harder things for them to cope with is...
There’s always the possibility that a marriage can end. People often divorce because of communication issues, lack of intimacy and parenting style conflicts. While financial issues may not be the biggest cause of divorce, it is still quite common. There are different...
People divorcing in Ohio have many different options for how they can handle the process. Some couples have a relatively simple divorce process ahead of them because they already negotiated a marital agreement. Others may have multiple issues preventing them from...
Raising children in two homes can be complicated. A detailed parenting arrangement, documenting when the children will stay with each parent and each parent's responsibilities, can make co-parenting more manageable. However, the real key to effective co-parenting is...
Are you ready to end your marriage, but don’t know how to proceed? In Ohio, there are two basic options: dissolution or divorce. While both will ultimately get the job done, the two processes are distinct. What’s a dissolution? “Dissolution” is Ohio’s term for an...
When two people get divorced, one of the most important things they have to do is to divide the assets that they own. For many people, an inheritance is not just one of those assets, but perhaps one of the most valuable ones that they possess. Perhaps their own...
Many people have at least considered their odds of divorce. They know that divorce is quite common, but they’re not sure what the chances are that it will happen to them. They wonder about the different factors that can cause a marriage to end, outside of obvious...
Being a parent comes with enormous responsibilities. One of these is the responsibility to nurture and provide for your child until they can stand on their own. And most parents take up this responsibility with utmost pride. When divorce comes into the picture,...