Divorce

Divorce after 50 looks different from divorce at 30. The financial stakes are higher, the timeline to recover is shorter and the assets on the table, retirement accounts, pensions, real estate and Social Security benefits, carry complexities that younger couples...

You have built your reputation over many years. Now, as you face divorce, you worry that private details could become public. You want to protect your family, your career and your good name. Fortunately, Ohio law offers several ways to keep your divorce private. Here...

Gray divorce has become a hot topic in recent years. People once thought of divorce as an issue that primarily affected younger couples. However, divorce statistics over the last few decades have shown a drastic change in who files for divorce. It is more common than...

When infidelity is physical or sexual, it is easy for people to understand how it could destroy a marriage. It is very difficult for people to get past a spouse cheating on them. More people now also recognize that emotional infidelity, where a spouse connects with...

Divorcing can be a traumatic experience. Sometimes, one spouse does not want the marriage to end. Even those who file for divorce may have intense emotional reactions. Losing a relationship that a spouse intended to retain for the rest of their life is painful. Many...

Divorce at any age can be a complex and emotional process. However, those who find themselves ending a marriage later in life often face unique challenges that differ from those encountered by younger couples. As more people over the age of 50 consider divorce, often...

When you think about divorce, your mind likely conjures images from movies or experiences shared by friends who've gone through it. Media often portrays divorce as either scandalous drama or a devastating failure. These contradicting narratives can be confusing when...

Meeting with an attorney to discuss divorce for the first time can be an anxiety-inducing experience. People may feel a sense of guilt. Those responding to service by a spouse may be very anxious about their rights and the future. Some people show up for their...

More spouses over 50 in Ohio are choosing to part ways in recent years. This trend, known as "gray divorce," is rising even as divorce rates among younger couples decline. Why is this happening? Social norms have shifted, reducing the stigma around divorce. Many in...

Ohio is home to over 11 million people spread across 88 counties. In 2023, Ohio saw 60,080 marriages and 27,962 divorces. This means that for every 1,000 people in Ohio, about 5 got married and 2 got divorced.  Let's take a closer look at which counties had the...