Cincinnati Legal Blog

There are various reasons why married Ohio couples may decide to end their marriage. However, there are some reasons for divorce that is more commonplace than others.

A list that ranks the most common divorce reasons was created based in part on a study that was conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information. For the study, 52 people who had participated in a prevention and relationship enhancement program before getting married were polled. The goal of the program was to instruct couples on communication and resolving conflicts. The individuals who were polled for the study were those who were divorced 14 years after participating in the program.

If you ever discuss marriage with your friends who also happened to be married, you may find that you can relate to some of their experiences and various challenges they face in their relationships. While no two couples are the same, spouses often face the same types of issues and by sharing their stories can provide encouragement and support to one another, especially when times are tough.

There are certain issues that can arise in marriage that reportedly place spouses at great risk for divorce. If you and your spouse experience one or more of these problems, it can signify a serious breakdown in your relationship. Every couple must decide how to cope with such problems. Some will seek counseling while others will simply sweep it all under the rug and remain unhappy in their circumstances. Then there are those who will decide that divorce is the most viable option toward resolving their differences.

Some heirs in Ohio aren't thrilled about the probate process that typically occurs when a loved one passes away. This is partly because of a lingering misconception that probate can be a long, drawn-out ordeal. However, the experience with probate court doesn't have to be all that time-consuming if family members are prepared. It's also possible for surviving heirs to skip this process altogether.

Regardless of what steps are taken with trust and probate administration, all estates normally go to probate so asset distribution decisions can be made. If there's a will, the designated executor will handle distribution of assets; otherwise, the court will select an administrator to do so. As for avoiding probate, one option is for the estate owner to make their preferred heirs co-owners of various assets. The potential downside with this arrangement is that one heir could legally claim all assets.

Some Ohio couples legally cut ties with one another while still using the same set of financial professionals for advice and assistance with investment, savings or estate planning matters. However, achieving a clean financial break from an ex may not be so easy if both former spouses continue to share the same set of advisers. This arrangement can be especially problematic if it's the other ex-spouse who chose those professionals and typically maintained contact with them.

It's not unusual for former spouses to gradually become more independent after a divorce is finalized. If a dependent spouse makes the decision to seek a new financial team, a common source of recommendations is that spouse's attorney. It's generally advised that a former spouse get a minimum of two recommendations for professionals in each specialty so that they can determine which one is the best fit for their needs.