When a couple marries, they probably don't think about speaking with an attorney first. Yes, every state has laws governing the process, but it's more of an administrative issue than anything else. In Ohio, the rule in most cases is that you must go to the local...
The process of mediation as it applies to divorce and other family law issues is one that is still developing in many ways. In the view of many, use of mediation has a number of possible advantages. Perhaps chief among them is that those who choose to use it have a...
Your spouse wants to get divorced. You find out about it six months after you get a $1 million inheritance from your parents. Is that money marital property? Are you required to split it with your ex, giving him or her roughly half of the money when you break off your...
Under Ohio law, the presumption on the behalf of every child is that both parents bear a duty of support to the youngster until age 18. This applies whether the adults are married or not. That being the case, the expectation is that both parents will provide financial...
It may prove impossible to save your marriage from divorce. If your spouse won't relent and wants to split up, you can't stop it. Divorce can happen, even without your consent. With that in mind, you may be worried about your business. You've put a lot of time, money...
Divorce, even in its simplest form, is not very simple. There are many ways to go about dissolving the marriage and identifying the one that is best for your situation can feel daunting. The emotional aspects certainly require attention. But perhaps the most pressing...
Divorce is difficult, but litigation is not necessarily the only option for many Ohio couples. You may find that you and your spouse are already in agreement over the terms of your divorce order, but it is just a matter of making your agreement official. Even when...
Being a parent is not easy. Being an unmarried parent or parent after divorce is no easier. If anything, many would likely agree that trying to foster and maintain a workable family model is more difficult when the parents are not together. Pennsylvania law seeks to...
Most readers will be aware that there are laws in every state covering marriage and divorce. What might be somewhat more surprising to some is that states also have provisions in law outside of divorce for nullifying marriages. If you grew up in the Catholic...
Some people thrive amid change. Most we venture to suggest, however, would rather maintain a certain level of routine in their lives. Unfortunately, there are usually elements over which we have little or no control. This can prove to be a particular concern for...
