Does my ex have an interest in our home even though it was purchased prior to our marriage?

In Ohio, if you purchased a home prior to a marriage, it is very likely that the court would designate that property as your "separate property." Nevertheless, your spouse would likely be entitled to an interest on improvements made to the property during the marriage and 50% of the principal paydown on the mortgage, if any. Reach out to one of our attorneys to discuss the specifics of marital property distribution in OH divorce cases.