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-asset Divorce
How Ohio spouses can address deferred compensation in divorce
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...
How Ohio business owners can protect their companies in divorce
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...
How bonuses and stock options can affect Ohio alimony
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...
Are an artist’s royalties subject to division during divorce?
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...
Primary considerations when executives divorce
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...
Can divorce expose your private business finances?
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...
Hidden digital assets can quickly complicate a divorce
The property division process in divorce requires honesty. The courts expect both spouses to fully disclose their assets and financial obligations during litigated property division proceedings. However, some people intentionally hide assets or use marital income to...
Spousal support isn’t straightforward in a high-asset divorce
People generally expect the financial obligations imposed after a divorce to be simple or at least easy to calculate. Child support for many families can be a straightforward matter. The courts generally rely on state formulas to govern support amounts and ensure they...
Understand business ownership during divorce settlements
Divorce is a complex subject when a business is involved because for many couples, a business is not just an asset but a source of income and long-term security. Understanding how business ownership is treated during divorce settlements can help you prepare for what...


