If your spouse serves you with divorce papers in Ohio, they do have to wait for you to respond before they can move forward with the case. If you never respond, they can often seek a default divorce, meaning that the court issues a default judgment without your...
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3 times child support continues after a child turns 18
The cost of raising a child is higher than most people anticipate. From school activities to birthday presents, there are constant financial demands made of parents. Court-ordered child support helps divorced parents and unmarried parents who stop living together...
Divorce rates go up when the kids go back to school
When many people look at divorce rates, they will look at annual rates. They will simply consider the number of divorce cases from that year and see how this has changed over the years or the decades. But there is another way to look at these divorce rates, which is...
Divorce and cryptocurrency, stock options and digital assets
Digital and evolving assets require careful evaluation during a divorce. The court must determine whether they are marital or separate, then assign an accurate value. Since these items often fluctuate in worth, proper documentation and timing are essential. Knowing...
Should you update your estate plan after divorcing?
An estate plan can help to determine what happens to your assets after you pass away, as well as your future health care. If you are married, or have recently been married, your estate plan likely concerns your spouse. Understandably, a divorce may cause you to...
Will my promotion at work affect my child support agreement?
A promotion may affect child support if it produces a significant and continuing increase in income. However, an existing payment arrangement does not usually change automatically. A parent or child support agency must request a formal review or modification before...
Can you lose separate property through commingling?
Ohio law distinguishes between separate and marital property. Separate property generally includes assets you owned before marriage, as well as inheritances and gifts made specifically to you, while marital property usually consists of assets and income acquired...
Why gray divorce requires an estate plan update
Divorcing later in life is more than just the end of a chapter; it marks the beginning of a whole new story. After decades of marriage, it almost feels like you’re starting over. As you enter this new stage of your life, you bring experience, wisdom and lifelong...
When is an Ohio custody modification an option?
A custody order describes how parents share time with their children and responsibility for decisions about their upbringing. Some parents establish their own custody arrangements through mutual agreement and Court approval. Others litigate, which involves asking a...
Decanting a trust may be necessary after a divorce
Spouses often create estate plans based on their desire to support one another and optimize their use of a pool of shared resources. When their marriage ends, each spouse may need to make adjustments to their existing estate planning paperwork. They usually remove one...