QUESTION
in Ohio is there a law that everything is to be divided 50/50 in a divorce?
Asked on Apr 07th, 2016 on Divorce - Ohio
1 ANSWER
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In Ohio, the marital property is divided "equitably" which means fairly. The court starts with a 50/50 analysis but then may adjust the division. Separate, inherited, gifted, or pre-marital property is not divided but can be used to compensate a spouse for obligations owed to him her.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2016 at 5:30 AM