Reclaim Your Identity: The Ultimate Guide to Name Change After Divorce in Ohio! If you are a woman going through a name change after divorce in Ohio,, you may be thinking about reverting to your birth name, also referred to as your maiden name. Or perhaps you want to assume another former name such as from a previous marriage. Once you are divorced, it is not an automatic change. Also for men going through a divorce, even if you would like your ex-spouse or soon to be ex, to forgo your surname, this is not a change you can request the Court to do. It is the wife’s decision. If a woman wishes t ..read more

How Collaborative Divorce and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts Can Simplify Your Divorce Process Ending a marriage is never easy. The emotional weight, the shared history, and the life that was once built together can make the process seem like an insurmountable challenge. While divorce is commonly associated with conflict and court battles, many couples are turning to collaborative divorce and Certified Divorce Financial Analysts to navigate the process more amicably. In fact, there are more amicable ways to end a marriage – ways that can protect both parties, especially when children are ..read more

Ohio Parents’ Bill of Rights and Divorce: What Separating Parents Need to Know Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 8 into law, also known as the Ohio Parents’ Bill of Rights, which has implications for divorce and co-parenting. Bill 8 requires public schools to establish policies on parental notification on student health and well-being, Instructional materials with sexuality content, and policies for released time courses in religious instruction. The law goes into effect on April 9, 2025, but the school districts will have until July1, 2025, to implement these policies. Click hereto ..read more

How to Protect Your Credit Score and Divorce-Proof Your Finances If you are going through a divorce, most likely there are lots of things on your to do list, and lots of details to attend to. One of which is to protect your credit score during divorce. Understanding the link between your credit score and divorce can help prevent financial pitfalls. According to a survey conducted by Debt.com, 48% of respondents saw their credit score drop after separating from their partner, often linked to financial strain and changing household incomes. Going from a two-income household to a single-income ho ..read more

Marriages In Ohio Can Be Ended In One Of Two Ways, Dissolution Or By Divorce Dissolution vs Divorce in Ohio is different from most states. In most states, those terms can be used synonymously, but they are alternate proceedings with different statutory regulations in Ohio. Marriages in Ohio can be ended in one of two ways – through Dissolution vs Divorce in Ohio, which have distinct legal processes. Dissolution in Ohio – Key Aspects of Dissolution vs Divorce in Ohio A dissolution proceeding is the quickest and easiest of the two methods to terminate your marriage, but in order to proceed with ..read more

Is Your Marriage Over and are you Thinking about a Divorce? Important Information About Ohio Dissolution Proceedings Understanding the Ohio Dissolution Process and Its Benefits Do you and your spouse BOTH recognize that your marriage is emotionally and all but officially over? Have you been procrastinating moving forward with dissolution and terminating your marriage? If so, understanding the Ohio dissolution process is crucial. Not a pleasant decision, but sometimes a necessary one. Ohio Law permits the filing of both divorce and dissolution actions. Before filing you really should know the b ..read more

How to Easily Convert Divorce to Dissolution in Ohio It is a common misconception that the only way to end a marriage is through a divorce; however, Ohio allows dissolutions as well as divorce. You can easily convert divorce to dissolution in Ohio. A dissolution differs in that it is a mutual agreement agreed to by both spouses. The key to any dissolution is that both parties need to agree on EVERY issue before being able to terminate the marriage via a dissolution proceeding. Ohio Revised Code Section 3105.08 allows spouses to convert a divorce to a dissolution at any point before the final j ..read more

What is Alternative Dispute Resolution Divorce? For many people, divorce is a scary and unprecedented experience that will result in changes to nearly every aspect of one’s personal life. Thinking about the long legal process that accompanies a divorce only makes it feel more intimidating. However, this does not have to be the case. Through the utilization of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) divorce methods, couples can simplify their divorces and maintain a large amount of autonomy and control over not only the end of their marriage, as well as the start of the new chapter of their lives ..read more

Understanding Ohio Dissolution Financial Affidavit Requirements Why Must a Financial Disclosure Affidavit Be Completed Before A Dissolution Can Go Forward? Since 2007 we have posted a fair number of blogs about the differences between divorce and dissolutions and about the dissolution process. Here are some links to make it easy to find and to read them. Dissolution: Out with the Old and in with the New? Dissolution and Divorce in Ohio, What is the Difference? Dissolution In Ohio: Can Parties Request Conciliation and Mediation Services? Why Selecting One Court Over Another Could be Important ..read more

New Year Resolutions for Divorce Recovery: Making a Resolution can help you focus after Divorce! PUBLISHER’S UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts from back on January 15th, 2022! The advice rings as true now as it did then! Wishing you a stress free and wonderful 2025. We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies! Resolve to Thrive: New Year Resolutions for Divorce Recovery As we embrace the new year, changes are inevitable. Especially if you are going through a separation or divorce. For you this ..read more