Divorce tends to involve the intricate division of assets. Efficiently dividing these assets requires distinguishing between separate and marital property. Ownership can be a confusing matter during a divorce if you are unsure if your property is still separate or if...
Gray divorce, or the dissolution of marriages among those 50 and older, brings with it significant financial consequences that can disproportionately affect the standard of living for both men and women. However, women often experience a more substantial decline in...
While your main focus during a divorce should be your well-being and the well-being of your family, it is also important to consider the future of your assets. Your investment portfolio, in particular, is a complex asset that might add layers of complexity to your...
High-asset divorces often involve more property than just the family home. Whether it is a beach house, a cabin in the woods or some other vacation destination, such property has a lot of value, so the question of who receives it is naturally a common one. When...
In Ohio, the court typically orders spousal support as part of a divorce settlement. Spousal support provides financial assistance to the lower-earning spouse, especially when there is a significant income disparity between the spouses. Courts modify spousal support...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Every divorce involves some amount of stress for both parties. Of the different stressors, finances are one of the most common and severe for divorcing couples. As you head towards divorce, there are various moves you can make to help ease the financial burden....
