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...
When an Ohio couple decides to divorce, a litany of issues will be considered as the case moves forward. For some, there is a relatively smooth process in splitting the property and they can negotiate an acceptable settlement. In others, the property is of significant...
If you believe as a Columbus-area resident that your impending high-asset divorce will optimally require close input from a proven high-net-worth divorce attorney, you are likely correct. Don’t be discouraged by the comparative complexity and varied issues that will...
Family-owned businesses are a critical part of the U.S. economy. It is estimated that more than 80 percent of businesses in the U.S. are family owned. So, when a principal owner of a family business is facing a divorce it can have a severe effect on the business....
A prenuptial agreement might look advantageous one minute, then utterly unfair the next. This is no small thing given that the terms of a prenuptial agreement can affect you for years, maybe even decades, to come. If you find yourself feeling cheated by your...
Divorce is one of the most stressful events of someone’s life. The pain is compounded when the divorce occurs later in life, perhaps after several decades of marriage. Hopefully, you will never have to face what is known as a “gray divorce,” or divorce after the age...
One of the most common ways to protect assets from a divorce is through a prenuptial agreement. While not the most loving conversation, it is a smart financial move, and it can help couples speak frankly about their finances and their financial philosophy. However,...
When an Ohio couple moves forward with a divorce, the court will seek to split the marital property in a way it deems to be fair. It will not necessarily be split 50-50. With distributive awards, the goal is to make sure that each side gets what he or she is entitled...
A shrewd investment can go a long way toward shoring up your finances, and many of us hope to take advantage of this opportunity. One Gallup poll found 55% of Americans said they do indeed own stock, either by themselves or jointly with a spouse. A divorce can...
