Many couples share numerous joint assets that they have purchased together, like homes or cars. They also have financial assets, such as their wages, which may have been deposited in a shared bank account or invested in a shared portfolio. They have to split up these...
Year: 2026
Tips for starting over after divorce
Getting divorced often means starting over. It is a fundamental change in your life. For some people, it can be a change to their entire identity. This does not necessarily have to be a negative thing. Change can always be positive. But it can also be difficult. The...
Hiding or dissipating marital assets
As you move toward a divorce, it is important to keep a close eye on your financial records. For one thing, you and your spouse will need to make financial disclosures to the court. It can help to gather information, such as tax returns or bank statements. But you...
How long do you have to respond to divorce papers in Ohio?
If your spouse serves you with divorce papers in Ohio, they do have to wait for you to respond before they can move forward with the case. If you never respond, they can often seek a default divorce, meaning that the court issues a default judgment without your...
3 times child support continues after a child turns 18
The cost of raising a child is higher than most people anticipate. From school activities to birthday presents, there are constant financial demands made of parents. Court-ordered child support helps divorced parents and unmarried parents who stop living together...
Divorce rates go up when the kids go back to school
When many people look at divorce rates, they will look at annual rates. They will simply consider the number of divorce cases from that year and see how this has changed over the years or the decades. But there is another way to look at these divorce rates, which is...
Divorce and cryptocurrency, stock options and digital assets
Digital and evolving assets require careful evaluation during a divorce. The court must determine whether they are marital or separate, then assign an accurate value. Since these items often fluctuate in worth, proper documentation and timing are essential. Knowing...
Should you update your estate plan after divorcing?
An estate plan can help to determine what happens to your assets after you pass away, as well as your future health care. If you are married, or have recently been married, your estate plan likely concerns your spouse. Understandably, a divorce may cause you to...
Will my promotion at work affect my child support agreement?
A promotion may affect child support if it produces a significant and continuing increase in income. However, an existing payment arrangement does not usually change automatically. A parent or child support agency must request a formal review or modification before...
Can you lose separate property through commingling?
Ohio law distinguishes between separate and marital property. Separate property generally includes assets you owned before marriage, as well as inheritances and gifts made specifically to you, while marital property usually consists of assets and income acquired...

