Building a sufficient nest egg for retirement is a significant challenge for most people, regardless of marital status. There is no doubt, however, that getting divorced is a financial hit that adds to these challenges. How does getting divorce affect net worth and...

In some cases, Ohio residents who are wanting to divorce also need to file for bankruptcy. Each action can pose several different issues, and it is important that people who are considering both understand whether they should file jointly or separately, as well as if...

Many Ohio couples who are facing the end of a marriage realize that property division is an important part of the process. In some cases, assets might be hidden by one spouse, making this complex. Knowing where to look and warning signs that may indicate assets or...

Although Ohio is not a community property state, it is important for married couples to be aware of community property principles in case they do eventually move to such a location. It can be difficult to think about the end of marriage when divorce isn't even in the...

Divorces often bring difficult negotiations over custody issues as well as property division. Ohio couples whose marriages are ending may sometimes neglect to have a discussion of the division of their marital debts, however. Understanding how various forms of debt...

In April, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark case questioning the validity of the same-sex marriage bans in Ohio and three other states.A decision is expected sometime this month, and if the Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage,...

A divorce is one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life, not only on a personal level but also on a financial level. There are numerous mistakes that a person going through divorce can make, as The Wall Street Journal recently discussed, that can...

If you preparing for a divorce, chances are that you have retirement accounts that need to be divided.Although retirement accounts like 401(k)s are usually earned by just one spouse, they are often considered marital property that has to be divided equitably between...

If you believe that a divorce is in your future, you may already be taking steps to prepare emotionally, but there are also steps you should be taking to prepare financially.We explained how to financially prepare for a divorce in an in-depth article on our website,...

If you are one of the many Americans with a beloved pet that you consider to be a member of the family, you may be surprised to know that the court doesn't feel this way at all. Under the eyes of the law, pets are property much like your television or bedroom set.But...