Divorce

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...

When married couples divorce, they have to divide their property. To do so fairly, it is sometimes necessary to take special circumstances into consideration. Intentional financial misconduct by one spouse can theoretically influence the property division process....

You and your spouse own your home jointly, but you would like to keep it after the divorce. Your spouse says that they will give up their ownership claim in the house if you will trade them other assets in exchange. For instance, maybe they are interested in a savings...

Going through a divorce is a challenging undertaking if you and your soon-to-be ex are constantly battling. This can become even more difficult if they have narcissistic tendencies. If that’s the case, even the smallest steps in the divorce process are likely to feel...

Generally, there is no law prohibiting dating before a divorce is finalized in most states, including Ohio. Nonetheless, it may not be wise. While dating can boost confidence and offer support during a difficult time, having a new partner when going through a divorce...