Alimony, also called spousal support, is a financial arrangement established during a divorce to help one spouse maintain their pre-divorce standard of living. While the initial alimony award is determined based on specific factors during the divorce, circumstances...
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Do you have to tell your adult children about your divorce?
Divorce invariably inspires emotional turmoil for all parties involved, including adult children. While they may no longer be dependent on their parents for day-to-day care, the news of a divorce can still elicit feelings of shock, sadness, anger and confusion. These...
How long will you pay spousal support in Ohio?
Divorce can be very stressful, especially when money matters come up. Subject to the terms of the divorce, the court may order one party to pay spousal support to the other. Also known as alimony, spousal support is intended to help the receiving spouse maintain a...
5 things you need to know about gray divorce
You’ve been married to your spouse for two decades or more, and unfortunately, things aren’t working out for both of you. If you’re considering a divorce, you will probably be worried about securing your financial and emotional well-being during this challenging time....
When can an Ohio parent with shared custody move away?
The living arrangements for co-parents can have a major impact on Ohio custody orders. Judges consider factors including the stability of someone's living circumstances and the distance between the parents when setting terms for parenting time if parents cannot reach...
For traveling parents, virtual visitation may help
It is sometimes easy for parents to split up physical custody or parenting time with their children if they live near each other. If the houses are only a few miles apart, for example, they may just trade the children back and forth every week. But not everyone’s...