Res Judicata, meaning "Let the Decision Stand," is a principle rigorously enforced in family law to prevent rehashing past events. Learn why courts disallow evidence from before the last court order and how newly discovered evidence can impact your case.

Spousal support usually has an end date unless the marriage lasted for a very long time, usually in excess of twenty years.

If you or your spouse are hesitant to move forward with divorce and believe there is still hope for your marriage, conciliation may be an option worth considering.

If you are going through a divorce in Cuyahoga County, it can be daunting to determine your children's parenting time. Learn about the court guidelines for determining parenting time based on geographic distance and age divisions, and how to create a plan that works for both parents.

In Ohio, the fate of an engagement ring depends on where you live. While the second district allows the receiver to keep the ring if the donor is at fault, other districts return the ring to the donor regardless of fault. Learn about the legal nuances and implications for marriage gifts.

A dissolution is a faster, cheaper, and less adversarial way to obtain a divorce, but it requires mutual agreement on key issues. Learn about the essential elements and benefits of dissolution under Ohio law.