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...
Property division can be one of the biggest obstacles to overcome in a divorce. Things become more challenging if one or both spouses are business owners. Dividing assets that also include businesses often require an accurate valuation of the businesses before...
Property division during a divorce can be a challenge, even for the most amicable of couples. Many couples acquire high-value marital property during the marriage and find it difficult to divide various assets between themselves upon divorce. Because Ohio is an...
