Ohio Divorce and Family Law

Ohio Marriage FAQs

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. Who may marry in Ohio? 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.

Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Ohio

Alimony is a touchy subject in most divorces. Find out how Ohio courts determine whether spousal support is appropriate.

The Basics of Annulment in Ohio

Overview of Annulment Much like a traditional divorce, an annulment ends a marriage. However, an annulment is a legal proceeding that goes even further by declaring a marriage invalid or void through a court order. In some cases, it’s as if the marriage never happened. This article focuses only on

Summary Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio: The Simple Divorce

Dissolution of Marriage in Ohio In Ohio, there’s a faster way to get your divorce through the courts so you can get on with your life. It’s called dissolution of marriage, or simply dissolution. The only catch is that you have to get along well enough with your spouse to settle all property, spousal support, and parenting obligations without the court’s help.

Remarriage and Alimony in Ohio

During a divorce, Ohio courts may order the spouse in a better financial position (the “paying spouse”) to make payments (called "alimony") to the other spouse (the “supported spouse”). When the supported spouse gets remarried, however, the paying spouse will likely want to know whether he or she is obligated to continue paying alimony.

Ohio Divorce: Dividing Property

If you're getting divorced in Ohio, do you know what property you get to keep and what you have to split with your spouse? Who will be responsible for the debt?

Ohio Dissolution of Marriage FAQ

A dissolution of marriage in Ohio is a non-adversarial, "no-fault" divorce proceeding to legally end a marriage. Continue reading to learn if you meet the requirements.