Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, Ohio
Ohio is one of a small number of states that recognizes common law marriage -- but only if you've been together for a long time.
Ohio law provides that males may marry at the age of 18 and females at the age of 16. Those who are younger must first obtain consent to marry.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, Ohio
From Ashtabula to Zanesville, one thing is certain for Ohio couples … one in three first marriages will end within ten years and one in five will end within five years. For those that remarry, the median duration of second marriages is slightly less than for first marriages: 7.3 years for men and 6.8 years for women.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce Basics, Ohio
A dissolution of marriage in Ohio is a non-adversarial, "no-fault," proceeding to legally end a marriage. The spouses file a joint petition with the court, requesting that the court review and approve the agreement that they have entered into.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, Ohio
Here are the answers to some common questions about divorce in Ohio.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Ohio
Ohio no longer uses the term "custody." Instead, Ohio courts "allocate the parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the minor children of the marriage." When making this determination, the court must take into account the best interests of the children.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Divorce and Children, Ohio
If an Ohio divorce, dissolution, legal separation, or annulment proceeding involves a child, and the court has not issued a shared parenting decree, the court must decide on visitation.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Marital Property Division, Ohio
When a couple divorces, the court will divide their marital property equitably. Below, you'll find some answers to frequently asked questions about Ohio property division. For all of our articles about divorce in Ohio, see our Ohio Divorce and Family Law page.
Submitted By: Dennis Levin On: Jan 21st 2009
Category: Family Support, Ohio
In Ohio, parental child support obligations when a couple divorces depend on what percentage each spouse contributes to the couple's total income. Below, you'll find answers to some frequently asked questions about child support determinations in Ohio. For all of our articles on divorce in Ohio, see our Ohio Divorce and Family Law page.