Ohio law follows an equitable distribution property model, which means that you and your spouse will need to divide your assets and debts equitably when you divorce. The point of equitable distribution models is to make sure that you and your spouse split your assets...
You’re headed for divorce, and you’re worried (or terrified) that you won’t get a fair deal when it comes to custody of the children -- simply because you’re their father rather than their mother. Legally, the courts aren’t supposed to treat men and women any...
Divorce causes a lot of upsets in someone's life -- but some are more troublesome than others. Your credit can be significantly affected when you divorce -- and this is particularly true for women rather than men. There are a few reasons why this may be the case. How...
Let’s face it; divorce can have a profound impact on your life and finances. Unfortunately, dealing with money issues post-divorce can be extremely challenging as you work towards rebuilding your life. If you are left struggling following a divorce, you must act as...
Couples who are struggling sometimes consider having children as a way to save the relationship. The belief is that they just need something to bring them closer together, and a child can do that. They may also have always dreamed of being a family, not just a couple,...
During a divorce, you and your ex will have to figure out how to split your property and agree to arrangements for shared custody if you have kids together. Whether you go through mediation, attempt a collaborative divorce or litigate your proceeding, you will likely...
Setting terms for custody in your divorce can be one of the hardest steps. Both you and your ex probably want to see as much of your children as possible, so it can sometimes take quite a bit of time and even professional help for parents to reach a custody...
Raising children with a co-parent is often a test of one's patience. While many people think that the worst kind of co-parent to deal with is one who’s openly confrontational, others will probably say that having one who’s passive-aggressive is just as bad. The...
You didn’t expect your divorce to be amicable, but you never expected your spouse to demand full custody of your children. Yet here you are: Your spouse has steadfastly refused to negotiate a fair custody agreement and parenting plan and has accused you of being an...
When you spend years working to pay for your family home, you are right to worry about what happens to it when you divorce. Sadly, its importance can also make conflict likely. First, you need to work out who gets access to the home while processing your divorce. If...
