Going through a divorce can be a challenging and emotional experience, especially when it comes to dividing assets. One question that often arises is whether an ex-spouse is entitled to a portion of your inheritance. In Ohio, the division of marital property follows...
Divorce
How to protect your business in a divorce
Going through a divorce may entail vying for marital property against your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Matters regarding important possessions, the family home and even your private business can escalate into heated conflicts. Ohio laws on the equitable division of marital...
What apps ease coparenting after divorce?
When divorce happens, it formally closes the door to a romantic relationship. Nonetheless, signing paperwork that ends a marriage does not negate children needing parents. Kids still must have caregivers as much as adults crave having little ones stay a part of their...
What not to do when your child acts out after your divorce
Divorce may be a trying experience not just for the adults involved, but the underage children. In fact, they may suffer more because they have so little control over any of the events occurring. They have no choice but to accept the upheaval of their world and...
What happens to intellectual property in a divorce?
Intellectual property refers to works that an individual holds the rights to, such as copyrights, artwork, designs, trade secrets, and trademarks. There is a lot of focus on residential property and liquid assets when it comes to divorce law, but there is not as much...
Caring for your mental health during divorce
When you decide to get a divorce, you may already realize that it will be difficult on many levels. But you may not recognize that ending your marriage can take a toll on your mental health. According to John Hopkins Medicine, among adults 18 and older in the U.S.,...
Can I relocate out of state with my child?
If you have an established parenting plan that outlines a custody arrangement and are wondering if you can relocate out-of-state with your child, the answer is, "It depends." Because the court recognizes the fact that children most often thrive with both parents, it...
Should Ohio adopt a 50-50 child custody presumption?
A national trend among lawmakers looking to reform how child custody is handled during divorce has reached Ohio. A bill announced in late June would create a legal presumption that divorcing parents will share custody of the children at 50-50 or close to it. State law...
What is marital property in Ohio?
When married couples in Ohio get a divorce, courts do not always divide everything that they own in a 50-50 split. Instead, they try to divide what a couple owns as fairly as possible applying the legal principle of equitable distribution. The only property that...
Handling business ownership interests in divorce
When you and your Ohio spouse make the decision to part ways, you must divide up any assets and debts you share before moving forward with life on your own. While you must figure out how to handle your shared home, retirement accounts and other considerations, you may...
