Let’s face it – we all make mistakes. Some mistakes are bigger than others, and some have more consequences than others. In cases of divorces or separations, sometimes the “mistake” is the person we married and/or had children with. A divorce or separation can trigger a variety of emotions in the people involved, and if …
Disparaging the Other Parent to Your Child After a Divorce or Separation in Ohio Read More »
For some, the Ohio divorce process is straightforward and proceeds from the initial petition for divorce to the final order granting the divorce with few, if any, hiccups. Others may find their divorce proceedings dragging on for months or years as issues of property division, spousal support, child support, and/or child custody are litigated and …
The Laws Concerning Death During Divorce in the State of Ohio Read More »
Reaching the point of divorce in a marriage is a traumatic and challenging time, as the legal process to get divorced in Ohio can be highly complicated and frustrating. Those feelings are perfectly normal, even if you are the spouse who decided to file first. If you received divorce papers or are the spouse who …
Ohio Divorce and the Different Types of Property Division During the process of a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Ohio, you will divide all of your marital property with your spouse. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses what property will be subject to division during your divorce and what types of property you …
Dividing Different Types of Property in an Ohio Divorce Read More »
Beginning the Divorce, Marriage Dissolution Process in Ohio You know you are ready to file for divorce or begin the process of dissolution, but where do you begin? The process might seem overwhelming, particularly when emotions are high between you and your spouse. Dawes Legal, LLC, provides some advice on getting started with your Ohio …
Where to Begin in the Divorce, Dissolution Process in Ohio Read More »
Divorces involve many heated issues, one of which might be who will keep the family pet. How are pets taken into consideration during a divorce under current Ohio laws? Dawes Legal, LLC, discusses this issue in the blog below. Ohio Law on Pets Some states in the U.S. have enacted laws that treat pets more …
When our clients are going through a divorce or dissolution and the topic of mediation comes up, they often have several questions about the concept and the process as it is applied to divorce proceedings. In the blog below, Dawes Legal, LLC, answers some of the questions we frequently hear about mediating divorces. What does …
Frequently Asked Questions on Mediating a Divorce in Ohio Read More »
At the outset of a divorce or dissolution of marriage in Ohio, you are likely wondering how your property will be divided with your spouse. The attorneys at Dawes Legal, LLC, analyze division of property in the blog post below. In Ohio, your property will be categorized into “marital” and “non-marital” property, and only the …
Analyzing Marital Versus Non-Marital Property in Ohio Read More »
When you are engaged and planning your wedding in Ohio, you’re likely hesitant to bring up a topic like signing a prenuptial agreement. People tend to think prenuptial agreements reflect feelings about trust or the likely success of a marriage, but this is usually not true. A prenuptial agreement does not have to be such …
Approaching the Subject of an Ohio Prenuptial Agreement with Your Partner Read More »
One thing that can make an Ohio divorce more complicated is division of a family business. During a divorce, you will need to divide all your marital assets, which generally include all the property you and your spouse acquired during the time you were married. The process of dividing those assets will adhere to Ohio’s …
