Because gay marriage is so new to the State of Ohio, it’s hard to say how a same-sex divorce would differ from a traditional divorce, if at all. The hashtag… CONTINUE
How Marital Assets Are Divided in Divorce
First, there is often a marital home, and the issue is who I going to keep it, and is it going to be sold? The question then is, “What is… CONTINUE
Mediation vs Divorce: Which Is Right for You?
Mediation is a wonderful alternative to divorce when the circumstances are right for it. If a client and the other spouse have what I call equal bargaining power, and one… CONTINUE
Grounds for Divorce in Ohio
In Ohio we have several grounds for divorce, one of which is “incompatibility,” which is a no-fault ground. So, with incompatibility, both parties have to agree. If a complaint for… CONTINUE
LGBT Marriage and Family Law in Ohio
Our law firm was one of the pioneers in helping form the LGBT custody law in Ohio. Back in the mid-1990’s, I represented a party who had left the marriage… CONTINUE
How Legal Separation Differs from Divorce in Ohio
The end result of a legal separation is what is different. The procedure is the same. The end result in a legal separation case is that the parties remain married…. CONTINUE
How Annulments Differ from Divorces
An “annulment” voids out a marriage, meaning that in the eyes of the law, the parties were never married to begin with. In Ohio, we have several grounds for annulment,… CONTINUE
Interstate Divorce When a Spouse Lives Outside Ohio
The first question that I have is, “Are there children, and where do the children live?” The second question I have is, “How long has your husband or wife been… CONTINUE