Laws and recognized practices around divorce, child custody and other family law issues vary by state. In some cases, they vary within a state. Where you live can determine important family matters moving forward after divorce. For example, an Ohio Supreme Court...
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Divorce
Why are young couples less likely to get divorced?
An interesting phenomenon has happened with divorce rates recently. For older couples, the rates have been skyrocketing. For instance, if you look back at the divorce rate for Americans who were over 55 in 1990, it was half what the rate for that same age group is...
Does divorce usually happen relatively quickly?
Many couples get divorced relatively quickly after getting married. They just realize that they’ve made a mistake. Maybe they entered into the marriage too soon, or perhaps they felt pressured. For instance, someone may feel a lot of pressure from their family to get...
Are you and your spouse ready for a divorce?
Determining that you want to dissolve your marriage can be one of the toughest decisions. With the sensitivity of this matter, you need to be sure you want a divorce before filing for one. Here are four questions you and your spouse should ask yourselves: Are you just...
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....
Is birdnesting really a good idea?
Birdnesting, also known as "nesting" or "bird's nest custody," is a co-parenting arrangement where children remain in the family home, and the parents take turns living with them. This unique approach aims to provide stability and continuity for the children while...
How can empty nest syndrome lead to gray divorce?
Empty nest syndrome is a significant life transition many couples face as their children leave home to pursue their own lives. This phase, while expected, can trigger unforeseen consequences, one of which is the phenomenon known as gray divorce. What is empty nest...
When are child custody changes valid in Ohio?
Child custody is often a complex issue during divorce, especially if there are circumstances leading to disputes between the parents. Some situations are easy to resolve, requiring little intervention by the court. Other times, it takes a long time, needing a judge's...