Running a family business is time-consuming and stressful. Your family restaurant or landscaping business may have survived some lean times when you first launched it and during economic downturns. You may have worked long hours to help it succeed. Now, you are facing...
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How will your taxes change after divorce or a custody agreement?
Taxes are complex under the best of circumstances. After a divorce or child custody agreement, however, your tax obligations can get even more confusing and frustrating – at least temporarily. Below is a brief overview of what to consider when doing post-divorce or...
Will my retirement funds get divided in divorce?
Facing divorce comes with a lot of financial uncertainty. You don’t know what assets you’ll keep and how many you’ll need to give to your spouse. You worry about the retirement funds you’ve built or the pension you’ll receive when you retire in 10 or 15 years. Will...
How do I divide my finances and property during a divorce?
Divorce may provide your finances with a fresh start, especially if they were an issue in your marriage. As a first step in clearing things up, begin taking an inventory of your assets in preparation of dividing them under Ohio's equitable distribution laws. Property...
Can you file for uncontested divorce in Ohio?
Filing for an uncontested divorce in Ohio protects your family from a drawn-out legal battle. This process is available if you and your spouse agree on major issues such as property division and child custody, or if these issues do not apply. Review the Ohio...
What is not included in marital assets?
Property division and distribution is the most litigated part of divorce proceedings. If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse or are in the process of obtaining a divorce, you might wonder what property is a marital asset and what will remain yours. Divorces...
Collaborative law may be the right choice for your divorce
If the idea of going into a courtroom and working through the details of your divorce makes you feel anxious, then you may want to consider an alternative option. Collaborative law is an accepted option for resolving disputes, such as a divorce. The American Bar...
7 things nobody tells you about divorce
What is divorce really like? The best people to ask are the ones who have lived through it. Below is information that divorced people wish they had known. You will not get everything you want. Divorce is a negotiation and it requires compromise. If you know this ahead...
Understanding the Ohio divorce process
Ohio law allows couples to seek either uncontested or fault-based divorce. If you do not have children or own property with your spouse, you may not even need to go to court. Explore the state's divorce process so you know what to expect before making this...
5 ways to reduce stress during a divorce
The divorce process is one of the most stressful things a person can experience. Stress is a common side effect of the uncertainty, change, and conflict that you are experiencing. But it is possible to manage and reduce stress. The suggestions below can help you...