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Dividing the Family Business: Strategies for Fair Valuation in Divorce
December 13, 2023
Dividing assets during divorce can be complicated, but it becomes even more so when a business is one of the assets to divide. If you and your spouse own a family business, you need to know what goes into dividing that business fairly. No matter how big or small the business is, the first step […]
Strategies to Avoid Financial Misconduct Before and During Divorce
November 28, 2023
Divorce is stressful. Separating your assets and finances can take an already emotional time and make it feel even more high stakes. While we all want to hope that our ex-partners will behave fairly, the reality is that when it comes to the financial aspect of divorces, some will not. To avoid financial misconduct, there […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce Proceedings: Tips for a Smooth Process
September 12, 2023
“Smooth process” and “filing for divorce” may seem like they are at odds, but it is possible to get through divorce proceedings with a minimal amount of stress. There will be many pitfalls ready to trip you up, but if you have an experienced, trusted divorce attorney by your side and know what to expect, […]
Valuing and Dividing High-Value Assets in Divorce: Protecting Your Financial Interests
August 23, 2023
Divorce can be overwhelming. Every divorce is emotionally difficult, every divorce will require a major change, and every divorce will impact your financial situation. However, in a high-asset divorce, the stakes are higher. If you want to protect your financial interests in a high-asset divorce, you need the help of an experienced Toledo divorce lawyer […]
Preparing for Divorce: Essential Steps to Take Before Filing
August 9, 2023
Filing for divorce is one of the most emotionally difficult things you will go through. The process can be overwhelming and frustrating. However, divorce doesn’t happen in an instant. Before filing for divorce, you need to take the right steps to prepare yourself for the process. When you are proactive about what you need to […]
Dealing with High-Conflict Divorce: Strategies for Resolution and Peace
July 27, 2023
In a perfect world, when you decide to end your marriage, you and your spouse will calmly and rationally make the necessary divisions and arrangements, wish each other well, and move forward with your lives. In reality, things are rarely that easy. However, when conflict spirals from minor to major, you may feel as though […]
Do You Really Need to Hire a Divorce Attorney?
June 28, 2023
You and your spouse both agree the marriage is over. You live in a no-fault divorce state. In theory, all you need to do is fill out the paperwork and appear before a judge. You might be wondering if a divorce attorney is really necessary. While hiring an attorney may not be legally required to […]
Maximizing Your Wealth: Financial Tips for a Peaceful Divorce
May 24, 2023
You and your spouse may have the goal of an amicable divorce, but splitting your financial picture can bring out the worst in some. To have a peaceful divorce, it’s important to know what you have together, what your financial needs are for the future, and plan to divide things in a fair way where […]
Divorce and Business Valuation: Understanding the Valuation Process
April 26, 2023
Spouses filing for divorce are always concerned about their finances and how their debts and assets will be divided. When spouses own a business, the stakes are even higher. Divorcing spouses may be surprised by the value assigned to their business during the divorce process. If you are filing for divorce and own a business, […]
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
February 23, 2023
A child custody agreement can be difficult to develop, and grandparents often feel left out of the process. When a split between parents is not a friendly one, grandparents may worry they will be denied time with their grandchildren and wonder if they have legal rights. If you’re going through a divorce and your spouse’s […]