As the holiday season ends and the calendar flips to January, many contemplate significant life changes. One of the most notable trends during this time is the surge in divorce filings, earning January the reputation as the biggest month for marital dissolutions. People generally expect the holiday season to be...

Divorce is a complex and stressful time for anyone going through it, especially when children are involved. Many parents choose to co-parent after their divorce, which is a choice parents usually make thinking of the best interests of their children. Co-parenting is an excellent choice for parents who want to...

Divorce is difficult for anyone who goes through it, and tensions often run high between the parties. Between the legal aspects of divorce to the changes in family dynamics, divorce can take a heavy emotional and mental toll on anyone. The pressures involved in the process can easily lead people...

Parenting your child through a divorce is a challenging endeavor. While you and your spouse still want the best for your child, you might disagree on how you give your child what they need. Shared parenting does not work in every situation. Still, when you and your spouse are willing...

Narcissists have an inflated and inaccurate image of themselves. No matter what subject, they are always right. They consistently know more than you and are better than you in everything. These are just some of their qualities. It is too bad that you learned well into your relationship that you...

If being married to a narcissist is miserable, divorcing one can be even worse, if you don’t know how to manage it. Narcissists are all about controlling everyone around them and projecting a carefully maintained image as the perfect spouse. When their spouse challenges that image by filing for divorce,...

Any parent going through a divorce is facing difficult decisions. Property division, divorce agreements, and selling any property can take considerable effort. Child custody can be one of the largest sources of worry. When keeping your family together is on the line, what can you do? Children can face negative...

Spousal support, often referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance, can be a significant financial consideration in divorce proceedings. It may feel like a burden, a duty, a blessing or a right — it depends on your perspective and what side of the funds you find yourself. However, spousal support...

Going through a divorce is an emotional ride. Wondering whether your spouse is hiding assets from you can cause added stress. As part of adivorce, Ohio courts will divide the marital assets according to state law. It can be challenging to keep track of your family’s finances, especially if you...

Divorce is emotionally and financially difficult. Chances are, your focus is on finding a way through the immediate difficulties of your divorce; do not lose sight of other essential details during this process. Your estate plan is especially important, and many aspects of that plan should be reconsidered as you...

Deciding whether to terminate your marriage can be difficult and stressful enough without a pandemic causing additional financial pressures on your household. If you are thinking about terminating your marriage, you may be wondering whether this is even possible during the COVID-19 pandemic given the current “stay at home” order....