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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 […]
Can You Be Held Accountable for Your Spouse’s Credit Card Debts in a Divorce?
March 23, 2023
Divorce can already be messy, and when you find that your spouse has run up credit card debt, that can make things even more complicated. In many cases, financial infidelity is what precipitated the divorce, and the betrayed spouse may be concerned that they will be on the hook for debt they did not create. […]
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 […]
Does Child Support Automatically Adjust with Job Changes?
December 28, 2022
Because Ohio child support laws base the amount the non-custodial parent pays on income, when income changes, it makes sense that the child support amount would change accordingly. However, child support will not automatically adjust. When your job changes, you will need to seek modification from the court.
Protecting Your Small Business in a Divorce
December 14, 2022
If you and your spouse are divorcing, dividing assets can be complicated. If you and your spouse own a small business together, the division of assets becomes a bit more challenging. Business valuation in a divorce is one of the most complicated tasks in family law and almost always requires the help of a CPA. […]
Determining the Value of Your Business When Dividing Assets in a Divorce
October 26, 2022
Spouses filing for divorce are always concerned about their finances and how their debts and assets will be divided. When one or both spouses own a business, dividing assets becomes a bit more complex. Divorcing spouses are consistently surprised by the value assigned to their business during the divorce process. If you are filing for […]
What is an Annulment?
October 12, 2022
If you are considering filing for divorce, you likely have many questions. Do you have to go through the process of a divorce, or if you are able to end your marriage with an annulment? If you’ve only been married for a short time and have no children, you may hope that you can get […]
When Does Child Support Start?
August 9, 2022
When filing for divorce, the question of child support will inevitably be discussed. When parents separate and live apart, should one parent pay child support to the other? When does child support begin? The answer isn’t always clear and will vary based on the divorce process. Having an attorney to help guide you through the […]
How Much Does a Divorce Cost?
July 13, 2022
Filing for divorce is emotionally difficult, but can be financially stressful as well. Even if your divorce is amicable and both spouses are in agreement, the cost of divorce can still be overwhelming. It’s important to understand the financial impact for both spouses.
How to Prepare for a Divorce
May 31, 2022
Filing for divorce can be overwhelming for many reasons. Even if the split is amicable, there is an emotional upheaval for everyone involved. Logistically, there is plenty to figure out both personally and legally. When you are filing for divorce, it’s smart to be prepared and organized as you move through the process.