When a marriage ends, one of the biggest questions is often what happens to the property, money, and debts the couple accumulated during the marriage. If you are researching divorce in Ohio, you may come across the terms “community property” and “equitable distribution.” Although these concepts are sometimes discussed together, they describe different approaches to…
A protection order can provide an important layer of legal protection for individuals experiencing domestic violence, stalking, menacing, or other threatening behavior. If you have obtained a protection order—or someone has requested one against you—you may be wondering how long it remains in effect and what happens when it expires. The answer depends on the…
Dividing property is one of the most important parts of the divorce process. For many couples, questions about who keeps the home, how savings accounts are divided, and what happens to retirement benefits can create uncertainty during an already difficult time. In Ohio, property division during divorce is based on the distinction between marital property…