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...
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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...
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...
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...
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....
