• Family Law

    Who Gets the House in an Ohio Divorce?

    Who gets the house in Ohio divorce: No automatic rule gives the house to the spouse whose name appears on the deed or to the parent with more parenting time. The court classifies the equity, values the property, and seeks an equitable overall division. 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 Who gets the house in Ohio divorce: the short answer The Ohio legal framework What matters…