Columbus Family Law Blog
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...
Who gets the vacation home in a divorce?
The division of assets during a divorce can spark some heated debates. While the family home typically goes to the custodial parent, fewer common practices exist when it comes to your second house.If you have a vacation home down by the beach, who takes ownership of...
The limitations of a prenuptial agreement
Prenuptial agreements have been around for a while, but they have really grown in popularity in recent years. Millennials, in particular, have discovered the advantages, and many lawyers around the United States have reported an increase in the number of couples...
3 expenses that spousal support can cover
Divorce is a stressful process, but for many couples, it is the best option when they grow apart or realize their life goals have diverged. For spouses who have grown accustomed to the financial stability of their marriage, though, separation can be a daunting...
How a prenup now saves heartaches later
As you and your fiancé plan your Ohio wedding, try not to become so caught up in dresses, tuxedos, flowers, gifts and all the other warm fuzzies inherent in a wedding that you forget the realities and practicalities of a marriage. The sad truth is that the U.S....
