Ohio couples who are on the verge of calling it quits may hesitate for a number of reasons. Being in an unhappy marriage is bad enough, but if ending it threatens the solvency of a family business or the financial security of one or both spouses, this can pose...
Divorce
Modifying a child support order
This blog recently discussed how child support orders are enforced. There are also different ways child support may be modified in certain situations. When circumstances change It is important to understand that the parent seeking the modification will have to follow...
Invalidating a prenup during a divorce
It’s not an easy reality for marrying couples to swallow; however, the fact that nearly half of all marriages end in divorce cannot be ignored. As such, premarital documents are utilized to help ease the divorce process if it were to occur. Because no one can predict...
What is a distributive award in Ohio marital property division?
In an Ohio divorce, property is a frequent source of discord between the parties. People might be aware of what certain terms mean such as marital property and separate property, but there are other that might not be so familiar. A commonly understated part of a case...
The basics on establishing and modifying spousal support
It is not unusual for one married spouse to earn significantly more than their partner. These arrangements can lead to significant financial wealth for some Dublin area couples -- wealth that may seem to be in jeopardy if they divorce. The lesser earning spouse may be...
Should I keep or sell the family home if I divorce?
The family home can be one of a couple’s most valuable assets. Thus, when a couple in Dublin divorces one of the big questions they face is what to do with the family home? Should they keep it or sell it? Keeping the family home Some couples will agree to continue...
Unique circumstances in gray divorces
Gray divorces refer to divorces between divorcing couples over the age of 50 which are happening with increasing frequency. Because of their circumstances, gray divorces can face unique challenges divorcing couples should be familiar with and understand how the family...
Know how to address the marital standard of living
The outcome of your spousal support dispute can have tremendous implications for your future, regardless of which side of the disagreement you fall on. That’s why you need to adequately address every factor that pertains to alimony in Ohio. One of those factors that...
Recent national health challenges led to a spike in divorce
In Ohio and across the United States, people have been forced to adapt to the new normal in myriad ways. The national health challenge has caused major changes to people’s lives. Unfortunately, that has included the rising trend of couples deciding that they can no...
Spousal support order and modification in Ohio
With any divorce, no matter the complexity or animosity between spouses, difficult decisions need to be made. While some divorcing couples in Ohio and elsewhere can quickly reach an agreement, others can take time because of the complexity of the matter. When a spouse...