Year: 2014
3 scenarios where divorce mediation may be the best option
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Parties who cannot agree on how to resolve a conflict sit down with a neutral professional to try to find a way to compromise. Divorce mediation has become relatively commonplace in recent years. Many couples try...
What is a default divorce ruling?
During a divorce case, one party may end up being in default. This gives the court the option to issue a default judgment. Usually, this refers to a scenario where one person has failed in some sort of obligation. For instance, perhaps a woman served her husband with...
An Argument For Collaborative Divorce
An Argument For Collaborative Divorce The Collaborative Law Process seeks to remove the contentious and "fighting" mindset that some divorce lawyers take when handling a divorce case. Instead, a Collaborative divorce adopts a problem-solving approach toward potential...
What are the steps involved in a collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce offers couples a peaceful and private alternative to traditional litigation. By focusing on cooperation rather than conflict, it allows both parties to have control over the outcome of their divorce. If you are considering this method, it’s...
How do Ohio courts divide debt in high-asset divorces?
High-asset divorces can bring more financial complexity. When large incomes, business interests, and investments come into play, debt division becomes just as important as asset division. Understanding marital debt in Ohio In Ohio, marital debt includes any financial...
Controlling the Outcome
The Collaborative Law Process and Mediation are designed to help resolve conflict through education, direct dialogue and negotiation. My 36 years of combined experience in the courtroom, in business, and with the Mediation and Collaborative processes will help you...
How mediation can reduce financial risks during divorce
Divorce can be expensive and stressful, especially when both sides cannot agree on important issues. Mediation offers a way to settle disputes without going to court, which can save time and money. By working together, couples can avoid unnecessary financial risks and...
Dividing international assets and offshore accounts in a divorce
Dividing international assets in a divorce requires understanding tax laws, financial regulations, and international treaties. Ohio residents dealing with overseas wealth must follow both U.S. and foreign statutes to avoid legal and financial complications. Challenges...
Your Lawyer’s Role In The Collaborative Process
Yesterday we settled our case. It began in March and completed in July. It required five team meetings over the course of the four months. Upon acceptance of the proposed SA, my client, the scorned and betrayed wife who discovered the Ashley Madison link on her...
How should you handle the family home in your divorce?
It can be challenging to decide what to do with the family home during a divorce. This decision can spark conflict involving emotional ties and financial concerns. There are several options to consider, and each choice carries different possibilities or consequences....
