At a time when overall divorce rates have dropped, the divorce rate for older couples has doubled over the last few decades. For those in their 50s and 60s, divorce is more common than it has ever been. Often called gray divorce, couples are likely bolstered by...
A court’s determination on spousal support can set the stage for your post-divorce finances for some time to come. That’s why you should be armed with strong arguments when approaching this issue, lest you lose out on resources to which you’d otherwise be entitled....
Although they may not be as popular as they were several decades ago, many people who live in the Columbus area still are entitled to pensions. In particular, pensions have enduring popularity among government employees and those who are retired from the military. As...
Imagine two married couples. Mary and Martin have been married for many years. Mary has a number of jobs over the years, but Martin has worked at XYZ Widget Co. throughout the marriage. Every time he receives a paycheck, a little of it goes into his retirement...
Each generation perceives marriage differently and millennials are no different. Most significantly, they’ve embraced a previously taboo marital agreement known as the “prenup” or prenuptial agreement. The prenup sets forth the terms of a divorce before the marriage...
The divorce rate for 55- to 64-year-old spouses doubled from 1990 to 2017. Late-life divorce, however, may be more complicated when spouses accumulated more assets and commingled their finances. Couples with more assets face many decisions on dividing their high-value...
When an Ohio couple is going through a divorce it is often a stressful time. There are so many details to be worked through, many that are life-altering, during a time when emotions are high. One of the most contentious issues in a divorce is property division and the...
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...
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...
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...
