If you’re heading into a high-value divorce, then you’ve probably got a lot of questions about the property division process. In its most basic terms, Ohio law provides for equitable distribution of marital assets. This means that those assets should be divided...
Getting a business off the ground can be extremely challenging, especially in this economy. Starting and maintaining a successful business typically requires a significant capital investment, a fully thought-out business plan, and years of hard work and dedication. If...
When a couple decides to divorce, one or both parties may request spousal support. In Ohio, there are several factors a court may consider when deciding whether to award spousal support. Factors in determining spousal support The court will look at the income of the...
Dividing property is often one of the most complex issues of any divorce. This is never more true than when the divorce involves assets which are high in value or widespread. Determining what belongs to each spouse can be time-consuming, but doing so ensures that the...
In any Ohio divorce, the parties must divide their marital property in a way that meets standards of fairness under state law. This is the goal of property division, which is the most time-consuming and technically difficult aspect of many divorces. But before they...
It is not uncommon for a married couple to have worked for years or decades to grow a strong business together. Unfortunately, when divorce becomes a reality, the couple must decide what will happen to the organization in the future. The first step in this process is...
Many married couples who own and operate a small business together take great pride in the venture they have built from the ground up. However, as successful as their family business may be their marriage may not be as successful and they may decide they are better...
Property division will frequently come to the forefront in an Ohio divorce in which the couple has accrued significant assets. The most common types of property in dispute include real estate, automobiles, jewelry, artwork and collectibles. Financial assets are also...
When a Dublin area couple gets married they often believe their marriage is destined for eternity. Unfortunately, life gets in the way sometimes and a couple instead heads for divorce court. For high-asset couples, the divorce process is usually long and complicated....
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is money that one spouse pays to the other spouse after they have decided to divorce. The court will consider several items when it decides whether to award spousal support, including the length of the marriage, whether the...
