On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Feb 13, 2019 | Divorce
The reasons a marriage may end can vary from couple to couple. However, married couples in Ohio may benefit from learning about some of the most common reasons a divorce occurs. A list that details the leading causes of divorce was created using data obtained from a...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 28, 2019 | Divorce
When parents in Ohio decide to separate or divorce, the question of how to handle child custody and parenting time can be both logistically challenging and emotionally fraught. Many parents want to have as much time with their children as possible, and it can be...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jan 16, 2019 | Divorce
It’s safe to assume that a lot of Ohio residents have caught wind of news about Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ divorce. Bezos and his wife of 25 years announced plans to split shortly after the start of the new year in 2019. While not too many couples in the...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Nov 27, 2018 | Divorce
For Ohio couples with kids, getting a divorce can be particularly difficult. Even if the divorce is amicable, the children can still have difficulties with the transition from one household to two. In order to help their children, some former couples choose...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Oct 22, 2018 | Divorce
Many people who get married in Ohio don’t worry about getting a prenuptial agreement. There are many misconceptions about signing a prenup that stop couples from getting one when it would be in their best interests to consider it. Most couples believe that...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Sep 24, 2018 | Divorce
Divorce ranks second just behind death of a spouse as the life event most likely to contribute to stress-related health issues on a commonly used risk scale. Legally untying a knot can be stressful for Ohio couples at any age and more so for adults 50 and over. Part...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Sep 12, 2018 | Divorce
Marriages in Ohio and elsewhere are more likely to last when both parties to the relationship are hopeful about its future. This hypothesis was tested in a 1992 study conducted by the University of Washington. It found that hopelessness in a relationship can also lead...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Aug 16, 2018 | Divorce
The foundational concept of splitting marital assets 50/50 in an Ohio divorce is well established. However, this rarely means that each spouse receives the exact same distribution of assets. It’s most often necessary to award assets on an offset basis whereby...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jul 3, 2018 | Divorce
The allocation of retirement assets can be a significant source of contention during a divorce. Ohio residents also have to be mindful of the manner in which they go about dividing such assets when they have finally reached divorce settlement terms. The various types...
On Behalf of Russo, Rosalina & Co., LPA | Jun 7, 2018 | Divorce
Female breadwinners in Ohio may find it financially stressful to divorce their spouses. Since traditional roles have reversed with more men staying at home to care for the children and tend to the needs of the household, some women are now being required to pay...
