When one spouse owns a private business, an Ohio divorce must separate property division from spousal support, often called alimony. Spouses often disagree about how business income should affect both numbers. Without careful review, the business owner may pay twice...
Facing a divorce is typically stressful enough without worrying about a prenuptial agreement you felt forced to sign. If you have significant assets and signed a contract under intense pressure, you might wonder if that document holds up in an Ohio court. Fortunately,...
High-income professionals may build significant retirement benefits during marriage. These can include stock options, pensions and deferred compensation. Some benefits may not vest until years after a divorce filing. In Ohio, courts must determine whether and how...
Splitting private school costs during a divorce often sparks tough conversations. Ohio’s standard child support worksheet covers basics like housing and food, but tuition sits outside those guidelines. When you and your co‑parent disagree, a judge can add private...
High-value divorces can be complicated because they may involve complex income and compensation arrangements. When one spouse earns significantly more than the other, spousal support may become an important issue. In Ohio, the courts are generally required to consider...
For any business owner, building a successful business takes years of hard work, dedication and financial investment. The last thing you want is for that business to be affected during an already difficult time, such as a divorce. Without proper planning, divorce can...
Ohio's highest earners often receive compensation that is unpredictable by design. This includes bonuses tied to performance, equity that vests over years and incentives that may or may not materialize. Spousal support calculations, however, are often built around...
Royalties are payments artists and creators may receive when others use their intellectual property such as books, songs, scripts, patents and other protected works. Will these streams of revenue be subject to division during divorce? Well, the answer largely depends...
Divorce is challenging for any couple, but executives and other high-income professionals often must navigate a veritable maze of financial concerns before reaching an equitable settlement. For starters, executives must carefully consider how divorce may affect...
If you own a business, hold a partnership interest or receive executive pay, divorce can raise a private concern. How much of your financial life will others see? In an Ohio high-asset divorce, business records may matter. They can affect property division, support...
