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Preparing for Divorce: Essential Steps to Take Before Filing
August 9, 2023
Filing for divorce is one of the most emotionally difficult things you will go through. The process can be overwhelming and frustrating. However, divorce doesn’t happen in an instant. Before filing for divorce, you need to take the right steps to prepare yourself for the process. When you are proactive about what you need to […]
Dealing with High-Conflict Divorce: Strategies for Resolution and Peace
July 27, 2023
In a perfect world, when you decide to end your marriage, you and your spouse will calmly and rationally make the necessary divisions and arrangements, wish each other well, and move forward with your lives. In reality, things are rarely that easy. However, when conflict spirals from minor to major, you may feel as though […]
Do You Really Need to Hire a Divorce Attorney?
June 28, 2023
You and your spouse both agree the marriage is over. You live in a no-fault divorce state. In theory, all you need to do is fill out the paperwork and appear before a judge. You might be wondering if a divorce attorney is really necessary. While hiring an attorney may not be legally required to […]
Maximizing Your Wealth: Financial Tips for a Peaceful Divorce
May 24, 2023
You and your spouse may have the goal of an amicable divorce, but splitting your financial picture can bring out the worst in some. To have a peaceful divorce, it’s important to know what you have together, what your financial needs are for the future, and plan to divide things in a fair way where […]
Divorce and Business Valuation: Understanding the Valuation Process
April 26, 2023
Spouses filing for divorce are always concerned about their finances and how their debts and assets will be divided. When spouses own a business, the stakes are even higher. Divorcing spouses may be surprised by the value assigned to their business during the divorce process. If you are filing for divorce and own a business, […]
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
February 23, 2023
A child custody agreement can be difficult to develop, and grandparents often feel left out of the process. When a split between parents is not a friendly one, grandparents may worry they will be denied time with their grandchildren and wonder if they have legal rights. If you’re going through a divorce and your spouse’s […]
Does Child Support Continue Through College?
January 24, 2023
Custody and child support are often very touchy subjects for divorced or separated parents. Both parents want the best for their children, but the arrangements aren’t always easy. As a child nears high school graduation, both parents may be wondering what comes next. College tuition costs are rising and most parents will need to assist […]
Preparing for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
January 12, 2023
Filing for divorce can be overwhelming. When you are ready to begin the process, the first step is to meet with an attorney. Going into the first meeting is often very emotional. Filing for divorce can be mentally draining. The best way to alleviate the stress of meeting with your divorce attorney is to be […]
Does Child Support Automatically Adjust with Job Changes?
December 28, 2022
Because Ohio child support laws base the amount the non-custodial parent pays on income, when income changes, it makes sense that the child support amount would change accordingly. However, child support will not automatically adjust. When your job changes, you will need to seek modification from the court.
Protecting Your Small Business in a Divorce
December 14, 2022
If you and your spouse are divorcing, dividing assets can be complicated. If you and your spouse own a small business together, the division of assets becomes a bit more challenging. Business valuation in a divorce is one of the most complicated tasks in family law and almost always requires the help of a CPA. […]