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Tracking Your Spouse During an Ohio Divorce: What Ohio’s New Tracking Law Means for Families!

What Does Ohio’s Tracking Law Prohibit?

Quick Answer: Ohio’s tracking law, R.C. 2903.216, generally prohibits knowingly using a tracking device or tracking application to track another person or their property without consent, subject to statutory exceptions. Importantly for divorcing spouses, consent previously given to tracking is presumed revoked when one spouse files for divorce or a petition for dissolution of marriage, and the statute generally provides 72 hours after service to uninstall or discontinue the tracking technology.

Ohio’s tracking law, Section 2903.216, may affect spouses going through divorce or dissolution. The law addresses the use of tracking devices and tracking applications and can become particularly important when a marriage is ending. The March 20, 2025 law specifically added provisions addressing divorce and dissolution, including the effect of a divorce complaint or dissolution petition on previously given consent to tracking. Continue Reading → about Ohio’s tracking statute, Section 2903.216.

Divorce and dissolution proceedings increasingly involve technology.… View Full Article → “Tracking Your Spouse During an Ohio Divorce: What Ohio’s New Tracking Law Means for Families!”

Dumped from the Island: When One Partner Moves Out Before Filing for Divorce

Moving Out Before Divorce in Ohio: The Real Danger

In the Love Island villa, getting “dumped” is a brutal but straightforward process. A text arrives, and within minutes, the single Islander has packed their bags and is on a flight back home. There are no lease agreements, no mortgage paperwork, and no arguments over who keeps the furniture.

Outside the villa, “coupling up” usually involves a legally binding contract, whether it be a residential lease, a mortgage, or a prenuptial agreement. When a relationship breaks down and you’re considering moving out before divorce in Ohio, you can’t just yell “I got a text!” and pack your bags without a strategy.

If you’re exhausted by the conflict, craving privacy, or wondering if you should take your things and go, here is how Ohio family law handles the choice to move out before filing for divorce.

The House: Do You Lose Your Rights When Moving Out Before Divorce in Ohio?… View Full Article →

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”

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”

Extracurricular Activities After Divorce-When Schedules Become a Battlefield

Extracurricular Activities After Divorce: Ohio Parents Need to Know

Extracurricular activities after divorce can be a source of stability and personal growth for children, but they can also become a major source of conflict between parents. I have previously posted a blog discussing the many benefits extracurricular activities can provide children, including improved academic performance, stronger self-esteem, and reduced risk of behavioral issues. However, even in intact households, managing practices, games, and lessons can be exhausting. In a divorced family, the logistical and emotional strain is often amplified—and what was once a positive outlet for a child can quickly become a major source of conflict.

Divorce does not eliminate a child’s interests, talents, or need for healthy structure. If anything, extracurricular activities can provide a sense of stability during a time when many other parts of a child’s life feel uncertain. But divorced parents must recognize that extracurricular activities also create unique scheduling and financial pressures that can become flashpoints in custody and parenting time disputes.… View Full Article → “Extracurricular Activities After Divorce-When Schedules Become a Battlefield”

Advocating for Your Mental Health as You go Through a Divorce is Really Important!

Publisher’s Note: May is Mental Health Awareness month. It has been observed in the United States in May since 1949. With all that is going on in the world we live in today, there are significant challenges to everyone’s mental health. Those include, dealing with increased anxiety leading to depression and burnout, often fueled by factors like economic instability and social isolation. For those of you going through a divorce this period in your life can be overwhelming and stressful, and it is so important that you take steps to prioritize yourself and your mental health wellbeing. I posted this article back in July of 2023, but I have updated it a bit and believe it is worth resharing especially during Mental Health Awareness Month.

May is Mental Health Awareness month. It is Important to Safeguard Your Mental Health during Your Divorce Process!

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