Married couples generally share the same standard of living. Frequently, one spouse earns far more than the other, possibly because the lower-earning spouse leaves the workforce or takes a less-demanding job to raise the couple’s children. If they divorce, that uneven...
When couples get closer to retirement and their children are no longer living at home, they often downsize to a condo or just a smaller house that’s easier to take care of. Sometimes, however, if these couples divorce, they find themselves battling over who gets to...
Under Ohio divorce laws, all property and assets that were accumulated during you and your spouse’s marriage are marital, regardless of whose name is on the account. While each case is unique, the courts will seek to divide all marital assets “equitably” between both...
Years ago, you signed a prenuptial agreement before you got married. But now that your spouse has begun talking about divorce, you find yourself wondering if that prenup is actually valid. This is often an important point of contention in high-asset divorce cases. A...
If divorce is in the future for you and your spouse, you likely want to keep it as private as possible. You don’t want your soon-to-be ex posting about it on social media or sharing personal details with their friends, colleagues or your children. If you own a...
Divorce often presents challenges, and asset division can be one of the biggest concerns. If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets, it’s important to take the right steps to ensure you receive a fair settlement. Recognizing the signs of hidden assets It’s not...
Most couples craft a prenuptial agreement when they’re head-over-heels in love and don’t really believe their upcoming marriage will ever end in divorce. They may not give any thought to that prenup until and unless the marriage begins to fall apart. If divorce...
Where should you stay after you and your spouse have the initial divorce conversation? Should you move out or stay in the family home until the divorce is finalized? This is a primary concern for many spouses who decide to dissolve their marriage. You have several...
Many married couples save for retirement based on the expectation that they may share resources and housing in their golden years. If they divorce, they have to address any contributions made to 401(k)s and similar accounts during the marriage. When dividing a...
Dividing assets is a crucial part of going through a divorce. For many couples, one of the most expensive assets they own is the house. They need to determine what to do with their family home as the marriage comes to an end. Many couples will simply sell their house....
