DIVORCE RATES ARE DOWN – FIND OUT WHY

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracks all sorts of things related to the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of Americans. Did you know this also includes marriage and divorce rates in 44 states? According to the CDC’s data based on 2016, which is the most recent complete year of data available, divorce rates are…

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DIVORCING AS A BUSINESS OWNER? READ THIS

Business owners and entrepreneurs rely on their business investments and ventures for income. Many even tie the success of their business to their own personal identity. When married, though, half of the business may technically become the property of the other spouse, which also means this same split can come up in divorce. KEEPING CONTROL OF…

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QUESTIONS YOUR CHILD WILL ASK YOU ABOUT YOUR DIVORCE

Divorce is a big deal for the spouses going through it, but it might be an even bigger deal for their children. Kids are told repeatedly through society and entertainment that a family should have two parents who live together and love one another deeply. The concept of parents separating and possibly even growing to despise one another…

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ARE YOUR HOLIDAY PLANS DIVORCE FRIENDLY?

A great way to spend the holidays is traveling near and far to visit friends and family. Others prefer to use their vacation time at the end of the year and see somewhere new. If you have travel plans on your calendar for the holidays or New Year’s, be sure to take a look at…

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HOW CAN MARITAL PROPERTY CHANGE HANDS?

In Ohio, the state’s equitable distribution rules mean your marital property will be divided fairly if you should ever divorce your spouse. Your separate property will be protected from property division in your divorce. However, the designation of property ownership is not necessarily set in stone. A legal process known as transmutation may allow for separate property to become…

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INTRIGUING DIVORCE FACTS THAT SHINE NEW LIGHT ON ENDING A MARRIAGE

To some extent, people the world over tend to have a greater fascination with divorce than they do marriage. While celebrity marriages do capture our attention, as shown with every royal wedding, most people keep talking about and keep looking for celebrity divorces. Why is that? There is just something about the ending of a marriage that…

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WHY SOCIAL MEDIA & DIVORCE DO NOT MIX

There are many things in the world that simply do not mix. Oil and vinegar, water and electronic devices, cats and mice, and so on. But did you know that divorces and social media use are also two things you should avoid mixing together? When you are in the middle of a divorce or family law dispute, the…

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WHAT IS A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE IN OHIO?

When thinking of a marriage ending, the first thought that comes into your mind will probably be a divorce. In Ohio, though, there might be the option to file for a dissolution of marriage instead of a traditional divorce. The idea of a dissolution of marriage might be the same as a divorce, but the key differentiator is…

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WANT TO KEEP YOUR DIVORCE STRESS FREE? CONSIDER THESE TIPS

Divorce can happen to any couple. In fact, statistically, it will happen to half of all American married couples. If you are staring at a divorce on the horizon, then know you are not alone — and also know that your divorce does not have to be contentious, problematic, and generally packed with ill-will. Equipped with…

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