Regardless of where a person lives in this country, they are likely aware that the federal government has been in a state of shutdown. This means that thousands of workers have been told not to come into work, and that thousands more are expected to do their jobs...
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Decisions regarding spousal support depend on many factors
Ending a marriage can be a financially risky process, particularly for an Ohio resident who has depended on a spouse's income. In a divorce, a person may lose access to the financial support they enjoyed when they were married, may lose property that they shared...
Should a parent fight for joint physical custody of their child?
Giving up time with one's child is one of the hardest things that a parent in Ohio may have to endure when they choose to seek a divorce from their spouse. This is because a divorce forces two married people to return to their separate and single lives and to divide...
Meeting the requirements of a valid will in Ohio
As Ohio residents say goodbye to 2018, they may consider proactive steps they can take to make their futures as secure and carefree as possible. While saving for retirement and providing for their families is often high on their lists of things to accomplish, planning...
What is the difference between divorce and dissolution?
As you contemplate moving forward with ending your marriage, you may find a few options available to you. Maybe you know for sure you do not want a legal separation, which is like a divorce, except you stay legally married. However, you may not know if a regular...
Making good choices about divorce in 2019
With the coming of a new year, people think about goals they want to set for themselves and big changes they want to make in their lives. For some people, this means getting a divorce. Making the difficult decision to end a marriage can be painful, but for some people...
Requirements for qualifying for an international adoption
Families grow through the birth of infants and the adoption of children. While some individuals seek to adopt children from here in the United States, others find that their children are living in countries far and wide. International adoption is an option for Ohio...
What are conciliation procedures under Ohio law?
Making the decision to end a marriage can be difficult for an Ohio resident. They may spend time weighing their options and attempting to make the best possible decision for themselves and their family. However, if they get to the point where they are prepared to...
What role could prenups play in a divorce?
Before they have even celebrated their wedding days, some Ohio couples have made plans for how they will manage their property in the event that they divorce. Prenuptial agreements, sometimes referred to as prenups, are contracts that parties may enter into before...
Is it possible to divorce without a trial?
Divorces are still a prevalent part of life for many people living in Ohio. In 2016 alone, over 35,000 couples divorced with around 15,000 of those couples having children. Before filing for divorce, many couples are well aware of the complications that can...