Divorce

If you’re considering divorce or you believe your spouse is, you may be surprised at how much the reality of it differs from what you’ve heard from family and friends or just seen depicted on TV and in the movies. It’s important to note first that laws around divorce...

When couples get divorced, if one of them owns a business—or if they are co-owners together—then they may have to do a valuation of their business. After all, it could qualify as a marital asset. This means it needs to go through property division with everything else...

Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging and emotional experience for all involved, especially when children are part of the equation. The process can become even more daunting when dealing with the complexities of child support arrangements. Understanding the available...

Gray divorce, which refers to divorce among individuals aged 50 and older, has become increasingly common. This trend reflects changing societal norms, longer life expectancies, and a growing desire for personal fulfillment in later life. With divorce rates rising...

Divorce often brings emotional challenges and financial strain. The process can leave individuals grappling with new financial realities, such as dividing assets and managing expenses on a single income. Regaining financial stability after divorce requires careful...

You know that the divorce conversation is going to be a difficult one to have with your children. At the same time, you know that you need to inform them that you and your partner are going to split up. The exact information you want to give them may be a bit...

There are a variety of things that can increase your divorce odds. Technically, your odds of divorce are higher if you married at a young age. The odds of divorce could also go up if you have a high-conflict relationship and you and your spouse are constantly arguing....

Guilt is one of the most common emotions people going through a divorce experience. Divorcing couples feel guilty for many reasons. They may feel guilty for breaking the vows they made when they got married or for making their kids go through the pain of divorce. ...

Your spending habits may be scrutinized during a divorce. Reckless and intentional spending is often known as the dissipation of marital assets, for instance. You might be accused of trying to spend money quickly before the divorce just so that you and your spouse do...

In Ohio, among the factors used to determine alimony (spousal support) are not just the income but the earning potential of both spouses. Earning potential, which is sometimes referred to as “imputed income,” is the amount of money a person should be able to earn...