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...
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Year: 2026
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...
Why gray divorce requires an estate plan update
Divorcing later in life is more than just the end of a chapter; it marks the beginning of a whole new story. After decades of marriage, it almost feels like you’re starting over. As you enter this new stage of your life, you bring experience, wisdom and lifelong...
When is an Ohio custody modification an option?
A custody order describes how parents share time with their children and responsibility for decisions about their upbringing. Some parents establish their own custody arrangements through mutual agreement and Court approval. Others litigate, which involves asking a...
Decanting a trust may be necessary after a divorce
Spouses often create estate plans based on their desire to support one another and optimize their use of a pool of shared resources. When their marriage ends, each spouse may need to make adjustments to their existing estate planning paperwork. They usually remove one...
Why more couples are divorcing later in life
Divorce later in life is becoming more common than many people realize. Couples who have spent decades together are increasingly choosing to separate after years of shared routines, responsibilities and milestones. For some, the shift comes quietly over time. For...
Tips for making a post-divorce budget
If you are going through a divorce, it is important to consider what your budget will look like after the divorce is finalized. This can help create a smoother transition into the next stage of your life, and it may also help you understand what you need when it comes...
Ensuring that gray divorce doesn’t derail retirement plans
A gray divorce occurs when spouses in their 50s or later end a marriage after years of sharing a home and finances. The spouses are near or even past the age of retirement, which means that the end of the marriage could have devastating financial implications. Those...
Setting a valuation date can simplify a high-asset divorce
High-asset divorces often involve a number of complicating factors. Spouses may have numerous resources that they need to divide. They may have certain expectations due to the standard of living during the marriage. If there is no existing marital contract between the...
Custody orders are made to be amended
When you divorced your ex, the kids were still in their early school years. Now, they are all teens or tweens, and you’ve noticed that the old custody order is no longer working for your changing family. What is a parent to do? The good news is that it is perfectly...