Month: August 2013
Exploring the benefits of virtual divorce mediation
Virtual divorce mediation has gained popularity as a flexible and efficient way for high-asset clients in Ohio to manage their divorce proceedings. The process offers a unique approach that allows both parties to work together in a collaborative environment without...
Navigating trusts and estate plans in high-asset divorces
Divorces with significant assets bring unique challenges, especially when trusts are involved. In Ohio, laws govern how to divide assets during divorce. Both parties must understand how trusts fit into this framework. Understanding trusts in divorce Trusts are legal...
Who Can Benefit From a Collaborative Divorce
Let us say you have been married over a decade, and you and your spouse have grown apart. You have arrived at a mutual decision that it's best to go your separate ways, but you're worried that the legal complexities of divorce, asset division and child custody could...
Impact of divorce on retirement plans
Divorce can impact your financial future, especially regarding retirement plans. Understanding how to divide retirement accounts and ensure financial stability post-divorce is crucial. Understanding retirement accounts in divorce When a couple divorces, retirement...
It Takes Two Lawyers Trained in the Collaborative Process to Provide Competent Representation
Like marriage, the Collaborative Process takes two; two spouses and two lawyers. Inherent in any of the different processes available to end a marriage, whether it be litigation, mediation or Collaborative Practice, there are competing interests surrounding division...
Finding a Collaborative Law Attorney to Help You
When the Collaborative divorce process is chosen by two divorcing spouses, both spouses will need to be represented by their respective lawyers. Also, both the lawyers will need to have undergone special training in the Collaborative Law Process in order to facilitate...
The role of a mediator in divorce resolution
A mediator plays a crucial role in divorce proceedings by helping couples reach an agreement without the need for a contentious court battle. Understanding the mediator's role can help you navigate the process more effectively. Neutral facilitator The mediator acts as...
Should each spouse have their own asset valuations done?
Asset division can be one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce. This may especially be the case in high-asset scenarios. Ohio, like many other states, follows the principle of equitable distribution. It calls for the fair, but not necessarily equal, division...
Maintaining your privacy during a high-asset divorce
Divorce can be a challenging process. This is especially true when it involves high levels of conflict and significant assets. During a divorce as someone with a high net worth, it is vital to protect your personal information. It is important to review strategies to...
Knowing how long a divorce will take
Divorce is a process that varies greatly from one couple to the next. How long a split takes depends on numerous factors. Reviewing the circumstances of each case provides a thumbnail perspective on their potential durations. Complexity of assets and finances The more...
