When going through a divorce in Ohio, it's a good idea to think about how you'll protect your interest in the family business. Aside from the obvious emotional aspects of your divorce, it can help you to remember that divorce is essentially a business transaction....
The dissipation of marital assets is similar, in some ways, to attempting to hide those assets. At least, the goal is the same. The person who is doing it does not want to divide those assets with their spouse during the divorce. If you’re worried that your spouse is...
As a parent who does not live full-time with the other parent of your children, you are subject to the terms of a custody order or parenting plan. You and the other parent have agreed to divide your parenting time in a specific way. The children may spend roughly half...
Even if a divorce is amicable, dividing up the assets could turn an otherwise harmonious situation into a battle. Unlike community property states, Ohio divorce courts use an equitable distribution model to determine who gets what after the split. That means the...
You clearly want your child to have the best possible educational experience. You know how valuable that’s going to be for their future and their career. So, when you feel like the current school isn’t quite meeting all their needs, you might decide that you want to...
Prenuptial agreements refer to contracts that couples sign before they get married to protect their assets in the event of a divorce in Ohio. Unfortunately, prenuptial agreements can often be a source of contention during divorce proceedings. If you are considering...
Forensics accountants are often brought in during divorce proceedings in Ohio because they can provide a detailed analysis of financial records, consequently helping with the division of assets. Depending on the circumstances of your marriage or divorce, a forensic...
The school year creates a whole new set of complications for parents who share custody. Especially if your children are just about to start school after several years in daycare, the two of you may not know what to expect. There are a couple of unique challenges that...
One of the most difficult challenges when parents divorce or break up will be determining how to divide parenting time and financial responsibility for the children. Child support and custody orders determine what obligations parents have to their children and to one...
As shown in many high-profile celebrity cases, defamation results in expensive lawsuits and settlements. During a divorce or child custody case, defamation is the use of false statements that are presented as true. There are certain legal procedures used to challenge...
