When Ohio residents begin to plan a life together, divorce is usually far from their minds. They might splurge for an impressive diamond ring and then plan a large, expensive wedding even if they have to go into debt to do so. Down the road, however, these expenses...
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Can We Share an Attorney When Divorcing?
Most people know divorce can be costly, particularly when a couple goes through litigation. However, some people wonder whether they can split the cost of hiring an attorney to make the process a little easier on their wallets. Whether or not this is allowed depends...
Do Stepparents Have Any Rights to the Children?
In the past, stepparents who wished to spend more time with their stepchildren might have been out of luck when the court sided with the biological parent who wanted full custody. However, Ohio law has quite recently been altered to provide more rights for people who...
Should I File for Divorce or Legal Separation?
When a married couple chooses to legally separate, they remain married, but live apart. A legal separation is much like a divorce in many ways, given that spouses must address many of the same issues, including custody, visitation, alimony, and division of assets....
Impact of Parental Alienation on Children
Divorce is an incredibly complex situation to comprehend for children, because they often feel like their whole world is falling apart. If not handled correctly, divorce can leave rather negative effects on a child’s development into adulthood. One of the biggest...
Legal Issues Involved When Getting Divorced While Pregnant
If you are seeking a divorce while pregnant, you may face more difficulties than you would otherwise. It is legal to obtain a divorce while pregnant, but your unique situation may merit special considerations. It isn’t often that a couple is granted a divorce while...
What Happens to Your Pets After Divorce?
In many families, their furry or feathery friends are considered to be family members too. In many states, pets are legally seen as property, but animal rights advocates are pushing to have animals recognized as a separate class of property in divorce cases to ensure...
Telling Your Kids about Divorce
Getting a divorce can be difficult, especially when children are involved. One of the greatest challenges that divorcing parents encounter is how they are going to break the news to their kids. It is inevitable that divorce will have a devastating impact on their...