Divorce is one of the most stressful events of someone’s life. The pain is compounded when the divorce occurs later in life, perhaps after several decades of marriage. Hopefully, you will never have to face what is known as a “gray divorce,” or divorce after the age...
Month: January 2021
7 tips for post-divorce finances
A divorcing couple has numerous factors to focus on as they navigate the process. From property division and debt responsibility to parenting plans and spousal support, several compromises must be reached. Unfortunately, many couples focus only on the present to...
What to expect from a request for spousal support
When one spouse makes a request for spousal support during the divorce process, the family law court takes a look at a number of factors to make a decision. How the family law court evaluates those factors will determine if the request for spousal support is granted...
Child support basics in Ohio
Child support is calculated in Ohio using a variety of different considerations it is helpful for any parent with child support concerns to be familiar with. The range of child support may have significant flexibility both paying parents and recipient parents should...
Scheduling parenting time after divorce may bring challenges
Many divorced parents will tell you that one of the most difficult parts of the divorce process is coming up with a parenting plan that serves the best interests of the children without damaging any familial relationships. In some cases, a parent may lose sight of...
Dividing retirement assets can be challenging in a gray divorce
Older adults likely have many years of employment under their belts, and therefore, likely have larger retirement accounts. In fact, other than the marital home, retirement accounts may be an older couple’s largest asset. So when it comes to dividing up these...
High-value divorces are more complicated than typical divorces
A high-value divorce is a divorce in which the two people have assets that are worth a lot of money. Although an Ohio couple going through a high-value divorce must follow the same legal process as any other couple seeking a divorce, the assets make the process more...
