Divorce often brings a swirl of emotions and complex interactions. In some cases, one spouse might resort to manipulative tactics, such as gaslighting, to gain an upper hand. Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where a person seeks to sow seeds of...
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Questions to ask when dividing retirement assets
If you prepare for a divorce later in your life, you should have an idea how you will divide up your retirement accounts. Losing too much of your retirement assets could upend your retirement plans and force you to work for longer than you intend to. Kiplinger goes...
What are the signs of parental alienation?
Parental alienation is defined by children identifying strongly with one parent while rejecting the other. The alienating parent often pressures children into embracing them and rejecting their other parent. For example, one parent may use guilt to keep kids loyal to...
Why mediation can be a graceful solution in gray divorce
The divorce process can differ greatly from couple to couple, with some splits entailing more contention than others. Couples over the age of 50 who are going through a gray divorce, however, might wish to prioritize a more amicable and graceful approach. Mediation...
Are divorce records public?
Most court cases, regardless of what court they happen in, become public records. There are some exceptions where the judge may decide to seal documents or the law seals the record due to the sensitive nature of the case and to protect victims. However, most cases,...
What options are there for spousal support payments?
During your divorce, the judge may decide that you must pay support to your former spouse. Sometimes called alimony, spousal support is money to help your former spouse if he or she is in a financial position that does not allow for self-supporting. The court will...
Both spouses need a business valuation during a divorce
When highly-valuable assets are on the line, divorce can become a thoroughly contentious affair. You need to come prepared to advocate for the issues that matter most to you, particularly when the assets on the table include a business you fully or partially own. When...
What does asset hiding look like?
Asset division often proves one of the most difficult parts of divorce for many. To that end, some spouses may attempt to use it as a chance to hide assets. But what red flags can help alert a person to asset hiding? Digital asset hiding CNBC discusses some ways that...
The impact of divorce on retirement savings
Many couples in Ohio are making the decision to divorce later on in life. If you are an older adult thinking about splitting from your husband or wife, you may feel especially concerned about having enough retirement savings to keep living the lifestyle you currently...
Do an ex-spouse’s earnings qualify you for Social Security?
Many married people in Ohio wind up halting or delaying their careers for the sake of raising a family. If you are among those who did so and you are now working toward a divorce, you may question what your financial big picture is going to look like once you hit...