Like divorce, an annulment will end a marriage; however, a civil annulment works by legally declaring the marriage invalid or void through a court order, as if it never occurred in the first place. Annulments differ from divorces in that they address defects in a...
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Should I Get a Prenup?
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a signed and notarized contract that spells out how a couple will handle the financial aspects of their marriage. Likewise, it is a helpful document that can help people speed up the divorce process if the marriage ends later. More...
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...
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...