Child custody matters are challenging for all couples who are ending a relationship. Same-sex couples have some circumstances to think about that might not be present in other custody cases. Finding out what issues you might face can benefit you greatly.
Approach divorce with a positive attitude
In Ohio and across the United States, divorce is near the top of the list when it comes to negative and stressful experiences. For many Ohio residents, divorce means ending a commitment to live with another person who shares their vision for future happiness and contentment. Divorce can lead to chronic depression manifesting in both psychological and physical ways. After getting divorced, some people find it difficult to go to work or accomplish simple tasks. Others start drinking or taking drugs. Some divorced individuals eat large amounts of food to quench their thirst for happiness.
Mortgage issues can arise in divorce
In many Ohio divorce cases, the couple's most important and most valuable asset is the family home. There are essentially three options for dealing with the mortgage in cases where one of the spouses will keep the home. Typically, the other spouse will take other assets to compensate for the equity in the home. The three options are retaining the original mortgage, refinancing the original mortgage and assuming the original mortgage.
