Divorce

Ohio Uncontested Divorces: Why Ohio Requires a Corroborating Witness

Uncontested Divorce in Ohio: What You Should Know

If you are considering an Ohio uncontested divorce, you may be surprised to learn that Ohio law retains a special requirement: the plaintiff must bring a corroborating witness to the final hearing. While this can feel unnecessary even when both spouses agree, understanding why this rule exists makes navigating an Ohio uncontested divorce easier.

Under Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 75(M), a court cannot grant a divorce solely on the testimony of one spouse; grounds for divorce must be backed up by a third party (corroborating witness). Even if your spouse defaults (fails to respond) or agrees to all terms, the court needs independent confirmation before terminating the marriage unless BOTH parties attend the final divorce hearing.

The Primary Reason for This Rule in an Ohio Uncontested Divorce

The corroborating-witness requirement is one of the more unusual aspects of an Ohio uncontested divorce.… View Full Article → “Ohio Uncontested Divorces: Why Ohio Requires a Corroborating Witness”

What ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Teaches About Divorce, Resentment, and Moving On

Why Ohio Divorce Advice Focuses on Solutions Instead of Revenge

The dark comedy Over Your Dead Body offers an exaggerated look at what can happen when resentment takes over a marriage. For anyone seeking Ohio divorce advice, the movie offers an important lesson: focus on solutions instead of revenge.

The dark comedy Over Your Dead Body follows a married couple who retreat to a secluded cabin in an attempt to repair their struggling marriage. Unfortunately, both spouses arrive with a secret plan to kill the other. While the movie’s premise is intentionally outrageous, it highlights a problem that family law attorneys see every day: what happens when resentment replaces communication.
Most divorcing spouses are not plotting murder, of course. However, many enter the divorce process carrying years of frustration, anger, and unresolved conflict. By the time the marriage ends, they may view their spouse as an enemy rather than someone with whom they once shared a life.… View Full Article → “What ‘Over Your Dead Body’ Teaches About Divorce, Resentment, and Moving On”

Summer Co-Parenting Tips: 10 Fun Activities for Kids with Divorced Parents

Summer Co-Parenting Tips Begin with Planning Ahead

Summer co-parenting tips can help divorced parents reduce stress while making the season fun and memorable for their children.. However, summer can be difficult on parents when it comes to juggling work, vacation, camps and childcare.

This is especially true for parents who are separated or divorced. Trying to coordinate summer schedules can cause tension and conflict. Although there is no easy way to resolve all the issues that may arise when raising children in two separate homes, there are some tips to follow to help make things easier for both the parents and the kids.

One of the most valuable summer co-parenting tips is to review your parenting agreement before school lets out. Make sure you have a clear understanding about what your agreement says aboutco-parenting during the summer months. Also, be sure to review the attached Court’s Standard Order which often adds more detail about Summer parenting terms.… View Full Article → “Summer Co-Parenting Tips: 10 Fun Activities for Kids with Divorced Parents”

Should I Use AI to Help me Draft My Prenup or Dissolution Agreement?

Artificial Intelligence and Family Law: Convenience Comes with Consequences

Artificial intelligence is changing the way people access information. Today, anyone can log into an AI platform and ask it to draft an AI prenuptial agreement, prepare a separation agreement, or even generate documents for a marriage dissolution. The technology is fast, inexpensive, and readily available.

For many people, that sounds appealing. Why pay an attorney when a computer can produce a document in a matter of seconds?

The answer is simple: drafting legal documents is not merely a matter of filling in blanks. Family law matters involve the intersection of multiple legal disciplines, personal circumstances, financial realities, and long-term consequences that artificial intelligence simply cannot fully appreciate.

Before trusting AI with one of the most important legal documents you will ever consider signing, it is worth understanding both the advantages and the limitations of the technology.

The Benefits of an AI Prenuptial Agreement

To be fair, artificial intelligence does offer some benefits.… View Full Article → “Should I Use AI to Help me Draft My Prenup or Dissolution Agreement?”

Hot Divorcee Summer: The Rebranding of Divorce in 2026

Ohio Collaborative Dissolution Can Help You Move Forward

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I want to thank Lydia Wagenbach for writing another interesting blog post! Lydia is gaining additional legal experience elsewhere this Summer but has agreed to share a few of her blog posts for our readers. Lydia will be starting her third and final year of law school this Fall at the University of Dayton School of Law. Besides law, Lydia, you have the talent to add a side gig working as a reality television show critic!

If you liked this post, click here to read the one she wrote on January 17, 2026, titled “Ohio Prenuptial Agreements: What Love is Blind Teaches Couples”. Or click here to read “The Secret Lives of Morman Wives. And Domestic Violence: The Devastating Impact on Child Custody Arrangements. Lydia! You are a GREAT writer!

The Predecessor of “Hot Divorcee Summer”: “Hot Girl Summer”

In 2019, American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion released a song called “Hot Girl Summer.”… View Full Article → “Hot Divorcee Summer: The Rebranding of Divorce in 2026”

Dissolution vs. Divorce in Ohio: Why More Couples Are Choosing Dissolution

Why Dissolution vs Divorce in Ohio Matters for Your Family

Considering divorce in Ohio? Learn why dissolution is often faster, more affordable, and more private than divorce litigation – and when it may be the right option for your family. Understanding dissolution vs divorce in Ohio is essential for couples deciding how to legally end their marriage. While both options terminate a marriage, they differ significantly in cost, process, and level of court involvement.

When a marriage ends, many people assume divorce is the only option. But in Ohio, there is another path that is often faster, less expensive, and far less stressful: dissolution of marriage.

At MuesLaw, we regularly meet with people who are overwhelmed by the idea of going to court, spending thousands of dollars on litigation, and putting their private family issues on display. The good news is that for many couples, there is a better solution.

If you and your spouse can reach agreement on the major issues, dissolution may be the most efficient and controlled way to end your marriage – without the drawn-out process of a contested divorce.… View Full Article → “Dissolution vs. Divorce in Ohio: Why More Couples Are Choosing Dissolution”

Navigating the Unique Challenges of LGBTQ Divorce in Ohio

Why Collaborative Divorce Can Benefit LGBTQ Couples

In recognition of June being Gay Pride month, I believe it is worthwhile to share this blog about some of the unique issues that LGBTQ individuals face when ending a marriage, and also to express why taking a collaborative approach is recommended.

Ending a marriage is never easy, but LGBTQ divorce in Ohio can involve additional legal and emotional complexities that many opposite-sex couples do not face. Although same-sex marriage has been recognized nationwide since Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), many LGBTQ spouses built long-term relationships before they were legally permitted to marry. The gap between lived reality and legal recognition has lasting impacts on how Ohio courts handle property division, spousal support, and parental rights in LGBTQ divorces.

1. Legal Recognition and the Length of Marriage in LGBTQ Divorce in Ohio

One of the most important issues in LGBTQ divorce in Ohio is determining how courts evaluate the length of a marriage when a couple shared a life together before same-sex marriage became legally recognized.… View Full Article → “Navigating the Unique Challenges of LGBTQ Divorce in Ohio”

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