• Family Law

    How Is Property Divided in an Ohio Divorce?

    Property division Ohio divorce: Ohio courts identify marital and separate property, assign values, and divide marital property equitably. Equal division is the starting point unless equal division would be inequitable under the statutory factors. The details matter. Family-law orders affect homes, accounts, schedules, support, safety, and the daily lives of children. This guide explains the general Ohio framework in plain language, but it cannot replace advice based on the pleadings, evidence, local court rules, and existing orders in a particular case. In this guide Property division Ohio divorce: the short answer The Ohio legal framework What matters most A practical step-by-step approach Documents and information to gather Common mistakes and…