If you’re involved in a family law matter and check your case status online, you might see the word “disposed.” At first glance, that can seem confusing or even alarming. Does it mean the court made a final decision? Can anything else happen? Is the case truly over? In Ohio, “disposed” has a specific legal […]

Same-sex couples can adopt children in Ohio. However, the couple’s marital status and adoption plan affect the process and rights they have. Keep reading to learn more. Married Same-Sex Couples Can Adopt a Child Together Ohio allows same-sex couples to jointly adopt a child if they are legally married. If the marriage is formal and […]

Ohio generally does not recognize common law marriages. In fact, any common law marriage that was not established before October 10, 1991, or in another state is not valid under Ohio law. According to Ohio Revised Code § 2105.12(B)(1), a marriage must be formally solemnized and properly recorded to be valid.  While common law marriage […]