Divorce

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...

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...

Divorce later in life is becoming more common than many people realize. Couples who have spent decades together are increasingly choosing to separate after years of shared routines, responsibilities and milestones. For some, the shift comes quietly over time. For...

If you are going through a divorce, it is important to consider what your budget will look like after the divorce is finalized. This can help create a smoother transition into the next stage of your life, and it may also help you understand what you need when it comes...

A gray divorce occurs when spouses in their 50s or later end a marriage after years of sharing a home and finances. The spouses are near or even past the age of retirement, which means that the end of the marriage could have devastating financial implications. Those...

High-asset divorces often involve a number of complicating factors. Spouses may have numerous resources that they need to divide. They may have certain expectations due to the standard of living during the marriage. If there is no existing marital contract between the...

When couples have been married for many years, one spouse may significantly outearn the other. That’s often because they’ve decided over the course of their marriage that one would be the primary caregiver for their children or maybe for one or more elderly relatives....

The new year is just around the corner – and so are many new divorces. Family law professionals and social scientists have come to regard the first working Monday of each new year as “Divorce Day” in the United States, thanks to a noticeable uptick in the number of...

For some couples, a divorce follows becoming empty nesters. These are couples who have been living together and jointly raising their children, likely for decades. But the children eventually move out of the house and go on with their own lives, and these parents...

Divorce after 50 is unfortunately common. However, behind the statistics are stories of profound emotional and financial change that are often not discussed. While many people focus on freedom or new beginnings, the realities of separating later in life are far more...