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Divorce may provide your finances with a fresh start, especially if they were an issue in your marriage. As a first step in clearing things up, begin taking an inventory of your assets in preparation of dividing them under Ohio's equitable distribution laws. Property...
Filing for an uncontested divorce in Ohio protects your family from a drawn-out legal battle. This process is available if you and your spouse agree on major issues such as property division and child custody, or if these issues do not apply. Review the Ohio...
Property division and distribution is the most litigated part of divorce proceedings. If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse or are in the process of obtaining a divorce, you might wonder what property is a marital asset and what will remain yours. Divorces...
If the idea of going into a courtroom and working through the details of your divorce makes you feel anxious, then you may want to consider an alternative option. Collaborative law is an accepted option for resolving disputes, such as a divorce. The American Bar...
What is divorce really like? The best people to ask are the ones who have lived through it. Below is information that divorced people wish they had known. You will not get everything you want. Divorce is a negotiation and it requires compromise. If you know this ahead...
Ohio law allows couples to seek either uncontested or fault-based divorce. If you do not have children or own property with your spouse, you may not even need to go to court. Explore the state's divorce process so you know what to expect before making this...
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...
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...
Divorce is among the hardest things you'll have to do in your life. If your marriage isn't going to work out, a divorce may be the one right thing that you and your spouse can do for one another. However, it can be complicated, even if you don't have kids. There are...
A divorce can change everything in your life, separating you from someone you've shared years of your life with and letting you start over. Depending on the side of the divorce you're on, this might be an exciting prospect or one that terrifies you. Fortunately, your...
