Couples in Ohio who want to end a marriage have multiple options available. They can pursue a traditional, litigated process in a contested divorce. They also have the option of amicably resolving matters and requesting an uncontested dissolution instead. Dissolution...
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Pursuing dissolution as the parent of a special needs child
Navigating the legal and practical consequences of a dissolution can be challenging for any family, but it can be a particularly complex undertaking for parents of special needs children. If you are the parent of a special needs child, you likely already suspect that...
3 reasons dissolution can be better for children than divorce
Parents who feel they can no longer make their marriages work often turn to the Ohio family courts. Divorce or litigation is an option, but parents may want to look at a different solution if they want to end a marriage with minimal negative impact on their children....
3 assets to approach carefully during dissolution negotiations
The end of a marriage in Ohio doesn't have to involve a messy divorce. Spouses have the option of pursuing dissolution instead of a litigated divorce. Dissolution proceedings involve spouses reaching an agreement about property division, custody matters and any other...
Ending amicably: Why Ohio many couples choose dissolution
Divorce is a common term used to describe the legal termination of a marriage. However, in Ohio, couples have a legal option that extends beyond the limitations of the divorce process: dissolution of marriage. While both processes ultimately end a marriage,...
Can counseling help spouses file for dissolution instead of divorce?
Spouses often make the decision to divorce when their relationship is at an overall low point. Years of growing apart slowly or a major discovery by one spouse might lead to intense feelings and constant conflict. Spouses may realize that they simply cannot maintain...
3 emotional issues that can prove challenging during dissolution
Individuals who know that their marriages are over may agree to pursue dissolution instead of a contested divorce. In Ohio, spouses who amicably agree on the key aspects of their divorce proceedings can request an uncontested marital dissolution from the courts...
Why couples attempting marital dissolution may benefit from mediation
Spouses in Ohio considering the end of a marriage have two options. They can litigate as part of a standard divorce, or they can work together to settle major matters on their own. If they successfully resolve any disagreements they have, they can then request marital...
What you should expect when separating from a narcissist
Divorce is not often an easy process, and when you add a narcissistic partner into the mix, it can become even more challenging. Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) is a psychological condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need...
Low-conflict divorces are fairly common
It is easy for people to see why many high-conflict divorce cases occur. If someone has an extramarital affair, for instance, outsiders fully understand why their spouse may file for divorce and why the divorce itself may be a contentious process. The same is true...