During a divorce in Ohio, a state that follows equitable distribution laws, the division of property requires careful consideration of several factors. One of these is determining the status of the property. Marital property, which is divided in property division,...
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How can joint business owners effectively navigate a divorce?
The fate of a family business during a divorce can vary significantly based on several factors, including the nature of the business, owners’ goals and the value of the marital estate as a whole. Some married business owners use prenups or postnuptial agreements in...
Ohio spouses can pursue dissolution instead of divorce
Most adults in Ohio recognize that divorce can be a messy, emotional and very expensive process. They may have witnessed their parents' divorce years ago or watched close friends go through family court to settle property division disagreements and custody disputes....
You and your soon-to-be ex can work together to sell your home
One of the first and most important decisions for most couples considering or beginning the divorce process is what to do with their home. If you and your soon-to-be ex have decided that the best choice is to sell it and divide the proceeds (or address them some other...
When divorce is too costly to formally end a marriage
Unhappy marriages can endure for many years. The negatives have overcome the positives. Couples counseling fails to move the needle. At some point, it will be time to discuss pulling the plug on the union and exploring divorce options. Marital dissolution is a...
Critical things not to do during a divorce
The things you do during your divorce can impact the divorce outcome. Believe it or not, simple things like social media activity can be used against you by the other party in the divorce if things get contentious. Regardless of whether your divorce is amicable or...
What is mediation?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) facilitated by a neutral third party. Unlike arbitration, a mediator does not make decisions for the parties but rather provides a structured and task-oriented procedure that allows the parties to focus on...
What is a separation agreement?
Some couples who hit a rough patch in their marriage want a “time out.” A separation period allows them to examine the relationship without jumping immediately into a divorce. During this time, one spouse may move out, or they may continue to live under the same roof....
Post-divorce vacation planning
The arrival of fall means that children have become accustomed and reaccustomed to the daily routine of school. The moment the first bell rings, they are already thinking of upcoming breaks. Their newly divorced parents are also trying to navigate unprecedented...
Can you and your ex keep running a business after divorce?
Over the last three years, you and your spouse worked hard to build up a successful business. Unfortunately, all of the time and energy that you put into the business meant that you had little left for the relationship. Your marriage itself seemed to slowly fall apart...