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07/08/2026

What Is A Dissolution?
Just like in a divorce, a dissolution is a court order terminating a marriage, issued by a domestic relations judge in the county court.

The key difference is that in a dissolution, the parties have reached a complete agreement on all the issues covered in a termination of marriage order. All asset and debt divisions have been determined, spousal support and tax issues have been resolved, and if there are minor children all aspects of parental rights, parenting time and child support have been written down in an agreed parenting order.

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07/01/2026

Do you need to change your parenting schedule?

06/27/2026

What Happens To Marital Property In Ohio Divorce Cases?

In Ohio, marital property is subject to division in a divorce case. This is generally defined as property or assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of whose name the property is in. This includes things like the marital home, bank accounts, retirement accounts, investments and personal property.

Ohio is an equitable distribution state. This means that courts divide marital property in a fair and equitable manner, but not always equally. The court will consider a variety of factors when making a property division determination, including:

The duration of the marriage
The assets and liabilities of each spouse
The income and earning capacity of each spouse
The contribution of each spouse to the acquisition, preservation or appreciation of marital property
The standard of living is established during the marriage
The tax consequences of the property division
Any other relevant factors

06/25/2026

Step-parent adoption: Stepparent adoptions occur when a stepparent wishes to adopt their spouse’s child from a previous relationship.