Two questions that many parents ask before and during the divorce process are: How much will I have to pay in support? Or How much will I receive in child support? State law in Ohio uses multiple factors when calculating child support. The factors include: Number of...
Year: 2019
How does alimony work in Ohio?
Alimony or spousal support ensures that both parties can enjoy a comparable standard of living after divorce. The Ohio court considers a variety of factors when determining whether to award alimony to one spouse as part of the divorce agreement. Explore whether you or...
How Ohio divides marital assets in divorce
When you decide to divorce, the division of marital assets may weigh on your mind. This is especially true for those ending a long marriage with decades of shared property and possibly debts. Ease your mind by understanding how property division works for couples...
5 ways to reduce stress during a divorce
The divorce process is one of the most stressful things a person can experience. Stress is a common side effect of the uncertainty, change, and conflict that you are experiencing. But it is possible to manage and reduce stress. The suggestions below can help you...
The divorce rate is lower for millennials, but higher for boomers
The overall divorce rate is at a 40-year low thanks to millennials delaying marriage, but for baby boomers in Ohio and across the country, the rate of divorce continues to rise. In Franklin County where the population is steadily growing, the divorce rate...
10 ways to reduce the cost of ending your marriage
Many people stay in bad marriages far too long and move forward only when the situation becomes so severe that there is a lot of anger and resentment between the spouses. Letting things go that far makes the process of ending your marriage more emotionally and...
Will this be the summer of your divorce?
At just about halfway through the summer, you may expect to be planning that big vacation or doing some final home improvement projects before you start back-to-school shopping. However, maybe this year, your heart isn't in it. If you are struggling in your marriage,...
Divorce mediation might be the right choice for your case
When you're going through a divorce, it may not be serious enough that you feel that you need to go to trial to resolve your disputes. What you may instead want to do is to look into divorce mediation. Divorce mediation saves you time and money. It prevents you from...
Medical needs can affect child support and custody
When you have a child who has medical needs, you're going to have extra factors to consider during a divorce. You and your estranged spouse have to consider your child's best interests and how to help them with their medical care while still traveling between homes....
Are you an Ohio stay-at-home mom headed for divorce?
When you got married, you may have been one of many women in Ohio who sacrificed a career to stay home and raise a family. Perhaps you've been able to add supplemental income to your household by working from home or using your creative entrepreneurial skills to turn...