Rumors spread fast during a split, but the court follows facts. We bring back family law attorney Tara Price to unpack the most common divorce myths we see in Ohio and explain what actually drives outcomes on property, custody, and day-to-day logistics. From the belief that cheating guarantees a financial win to the idea that kids can pick where they live at a certain age, we translate legal standards into plain language and practical steps you can use right now.
We start with the big ones: why adultery only matters when it becomes financial misconduct, how “best interest of the child” overrides age-based assumptions, and why moving out doesn’t make you lose your share of the house. Tara explains how Ohio courts treat titles and account names, what “equitable” really means for dividing retirement and debt, and how early filing can protect assets with temporary restraining orders even if filing first isn’t a magic bullet. We also get into the weeds on status quo insurance rules, the real risks of recording calls across state lines, and new restrictions on tracking kids during the other parent’s time—plus how to write location-sharing agreements that keep everyone compliant and safe.
Money and home decisions get a reality check, too. Should you sell or keep the house? Refinance or assume the loan? Trade equity for retirement or the other way around? We outline how to weigh interest rates, taxes, timelines, and eligibility with a team that includes your attorney, financial advisor, lender, and a divorce-savvy realtor. And we tackle sensitive curveballs: pregnancy can delay finalizing a divorce due to paternity presumptions, and splitting one household into two reshapes budgets, schedules, and expectations. Forget the “mom state” vs “dad’s rights” narrative—judges look at evidence, history, and statutory best-interest factors.
If you’re ready to replace fear and Facebook folklore with a grounded plan, this conversation gives you a clear map and the right questions to ask. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us which myth surprised you most.
To connect with Tara Price:
Tara R. Price
Senior Associate Attorney
LANGHALS LAW, LLC
P: (937) 738-6700
Hi and welcome to Thrive and Decide. I’m your host Sarah Thress. This podcast is intended to help women who are going through a divorce, continplating divorce or have lost a spouse feel seen, heard, understood and not alone. All the beautiful souls who share on here are coming from a place of vulnerability and a common belief that sharing your story will help others. You will also hear from industry experts on what to do and not do while going through a divorce.
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