Columbus Family Law Blog
5 famous women who succeeded after divorce
Women are often told that their value depends on marriage. When a marriage ends in divorce, many women are left feeling depressed, rudderless and devalued. But a divorce is hardly the end of the world. In fact, divorce can offer a fresh start at the life of a woman’s...
The many reasons why older people get divorced
Divorce rates for individuals who are 50 and older has doubled over the past 20 years. This is in spite of the fact that overall divorce rate in Ohio and throughout America has declined over the past two decades. When couples in this age range end their marriages, it...
Can Moms Lose Custody For Accusing Dads Of Abuse?
A mom accuses a dad of abusing their child. Instead of the dad losing child custody, she loses custody. It seems backwards and unbelievable, but according to a study from George Washington University, the scenario has become all too common. The Washington Post's wrap...
How to better share custody of your children
Shared custody is not always the easiest thing to handle for Ohio parents who already had difficulty making their relationship work. However, shared custody does not have to be laden with conflict and can be a bearable experience. When you base your co-parenting...
Who Is More Likely To Initiate A Divorce: The Husband Or Wife?
To be in a relationship that is happily ever after can seem to be as much of a fairy tale as being able to live together until death do you part. Statistics indicate that divorce is as much of a reality these days as being in a lasting marriage. Those same statistics...
What Questions Should I Ask Before I Decide To Divorce?
Divorce is never easy. It brings many questions about your future, the future of your family and finances. It is a good idea to address them before getting too far into the process. For many people, those questions include: Is divorce my best option? If nothing has...
Why are divorce rates higher among professional women?
For many women, career growth and success are essential components of a fulfilling life. However, data suggests that “having it all”—meaning a career and a family—is extremely difficult to manage. Despite social and political measures to promote gender equality, the...
The leading causes of divorce
Divorce happens for many different reasons. No one enters a marriage thinking that it will fail, but it happens. Each couple’s relationship and struggles are unique, but there are commonalities found amongst people seeking divorce. A study in the Journal of Sex &...
Valuing collectibles for divorce purposes
Whether you love comic books, figurines, political memorabilia, rare coins or something else, building a collection can be a tremendous amount of fun. Of course, if you gathered some or all of your collection during your marriage, your spouse may have an ownership...
Summer visitation tips
Shared visitation is usually challenging for divorced parents, no matter how well they may get along. This is especially true during the summer months, when the parent who usually has less visitation time may have the children for a longer period. Ohio parents may...
