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Recognizing Signs of Financial Misconduct in Divorce
October 16, 2025
Divorce is stressful enough without the added worry of your spouse being honest about their financial situation. Unfortunately, not everyone plays fair when it comes to dividing property or calculating support. Some people go to surprising lengths to keep assets hidden or downplay their income. The result? A settlement that leaves one spouse struggling while […]
How Divorce Impacts Business Ownership Going Forward
October 2, 2025
Divorce is already one of life’s toughest transitions, but when a business is part of the equation, the process takes on an entirely new layer of complexity. For many owners, their company is more than just a source of income. It represents long nights, financial risks, and years of effort poured into building something lasting. […]
How to Handle Divorce When You’re the Higher-Earning Spouse
September 18, 2025
Divorce can be overwhelming for anyone, but if you’re the one bringing in most of the income, the stakes feel even higher. You’ve worked hard to build your career, grow your savings, and provide stability for your family. Now that the marriage is ending, everything you’ve built may feel like it’s on the line. It’s […]
What Entrepreneurs Should Know Before Divorcing in Ohio
August 28, 2025
More and more adults are stepping out on their own and choosing to start a business rather than work for someone else. This can give entrepreneurs a real sense of control over their success. When you spend the time and effort to build your business, you will do anything you can to protect it. If […]
Divorce Over 50: Key Issues in “Gray Divorce”
August 14, 2025
Divorce is never an easy decision, even when it’s the right one. The decision to end your marriage isn’t simple. Yet the “gray divorce” rate (divorce for couples over 50) has tripled over the past 30 years. While the reduced stigma surrounding divorce may be one factor, the life changes that come after turning 50 […]
Trust Funds and Divorce: What Beneficiaries Should Watch For
July 25, 2025
Divorce is already complicated. For individuals who are beneficiaries of a trust, especially in high-asset divorces, important issues often come up when it’s time to divide property. Many people assume that because a trust was set up long before the marriage, it’s automatically protected. Others may believe that if they never touched the principal, it’s […]
Should You and Your Spouse Use the Same Divorce Lawyer?
June 30, 2025
Filing for divorce is stressful. Not only are you splitting your assets, but the process itself has a cost, and retaining an attorney can be financially daunting. Your spouse or a well-meaning friend may suggest that you share an attorney instead of each retaining your own representation, claiming that it will save you money as […]
Thinking About Divorce? 5 Questions to Ask Before You File
June 24, 2025
When a marriage begins to feel like more struggle than partnership, the thought of divorce can creep in quietly, or hit like a wave. If you’re at the point where filing feels like the next logical step, it’s worth pausing first to think through a few hard but necessary questions. Divorce is not just a […]
Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: What Ohio Courts Look At
May 27, 2025
The process of divorce is not only emotionally exhausting and stressful, but dividing assets can be more challenging than many couples are prepared for. They are prepared to divide joint bank accounts and co-owned property but often feel like the division of retirement accounts shouldn’t even be up for debate. In other words, what’s mine […]
Dividing Stock Options and Investments in a High-Asset Divorce
April 28, 2025
When a high-asset divorce occurs, one of the most complex division areas is often the couple’s investments and stock options. These assets can greatly impact the financial future of both parties, mainly if they include valuable stocks, retirement accounts, or lucrative stock options tied to the spouse’s career. Dividing these types of assets requires careful […]