In some divorce cases, the court will have no choice but to issue a default divorce. This essentially means that the court is only working with one spouse, and the divorce is being granted due to that person’s wishes. The other individual is not as involved in the...
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2 concerning warning signs of parental alienation
After the end of your romantic relationship, the only thing connecting you to the other person may be the children that you share. Co-parenting is a lifelong commitment that requires frequent interactions between the two of you. Thankfully, many parents are able to...
3 tips for living together during the divorce
When the relationship degenerates to the point of divorce, it comes with a great deal of financial, physical and emotional stress. The entire situation is all the more draining if you have to continue sharing a living space with the person you no longer feel anything...
3 options for the family home in a divorce
When you divorce, you will need to divide your marital assets. Your house is one of the most valuable of these. On top of that, it could carry sentimental value. If you need a court to decide how you will split your assets, they will look at its financial worth and...
Should you file for divorce under an “at-fault” ground?
Making the decision to divorce is a difficult and emotive one. It’s not something that anyone ever goes into lightly and there are a hundred and one things to consider. There are many reasons why a relationship breaks down, and sometimes it’s simply due to things not...
What happens to your joint credit cards when you divorce?
The property division process in an Ohio divorce isn't just about your most valuable assets. It also requires that you address your financial obligations, such as credit card debt. Many married couples share lines of credit, with each spouse having their own...
3 ways parents should never use their children
A child whose parents are going through a divorce is also going through a major time of transformation. The parents must ensure they do what they can to make things as easy as possible for the children. One of the best ways that they can do this is to give them space...
What happens to your marital assets in an Ohio divorce?
You know that some of your biggest assets are marital property. The chances are good that you and your spouse bought your home together and are both on the mortgage, as well as on the deed to the property. Other assets could be in only one spouse's name, such as the...
Why is a grey divorce sometimes difficult?
Many people think that once a marriage has spanned decades that the couple isn’t ever going to divorce. The fact here is that divorce of people over 50 years old is on the rise. The cause for these divorces ranges from addiction or infidelity to growing apart or...
Can you divide your children’s property in a divorce?
As you go through the process of dividing your property with your soon-to-be-ex, you may find yourself suddenly attached to a piece of furniture your spouse loved that you once thought was hideous. They might decide they want a painting they had once tried to put into...