Month: May 2013
A divorce is not the end
A divorce, while often viewed as a devastating life event, can also present opportunities for personal growth and a fresh start. According to Psychology Today, a divorce is often liberating and hopeful and can lead to more happiness. While it is natural to feel a...
Are you eligible for an ex’s Social Security when you divorce?
Many people in Ohio are navigating divorces later in life. If you are among them, you may worry about whether you are going to be able to maintain your current lifestyle once you enter into retirement. Per CNBC, many people do not realize that they may have the option...
How divorce impacts your finances in Ohio
Couples in Ohio often find themselves unprepared and overwhelmed by the financial challenges they face when their marriage ends. However, by approaching the divorce process with a clear understanding of its financial implications, people can better navigate these...
Divorce: negotiating a new contract to follow
Chances are that you did not spend a lot of time negotiating your marriage contract. Even if you had a prenuptial agreement, people generally do not like to think about the legal aspect of marriage. The fact remains that your marriage is a legal as well as a social...
What ends the collaborative law process?
Collaborative law is where you work together outside of the courtroom to reach a divorce agreement. It differs from mediation in that once you enter the process, you must reach a resolution, or you must start over from the beginning. To end the collaborative law...
Guidelines for dividing art in a divorce
In a high-asset divorce, you may have assets that the usual couple does not have, such as valuable art pieces. It is important to understand how to handle these in the property division process. There are a few considerations that you need to look at when deciding how...
Divorce does not have to permanently scar your children
When you start a family with someone, you never want to imagine the day you have to say goodbye. Unfortunately, marriages sometimes end in divorce; sometimes, it is better to divorce than try to make a bad marriage work. Divorce can feel like a traumatic experience...
How mediative divorce can benefit your mental health
Divorce generally brings up conflicting feelings. You may experience anger, sadness and even resentment toward your former spouse. Unfortunately, the stress from a divorce can result in long-term mental health effects. However, if you choose mediation, you may be able...
What qualifies a married couple for annulment?
Divorce is not the only way to end a marriage. Some couples dissolve their union through a legal process called annulment. However, not every married couple qualifies for this procedure. It takes specific circumstances to go through with annulling a marriage....
How is collaborative law different?
Whether you are litigating a divorce or another legal matter, going to court is an expensive and time-consuming process. Collaborative law seeks to streamline everything to make the process easier and quicker. Collaborative, as the name suggests, means working...