Year: 2014
How does long distance co-parenting work?
Working together with a co-parent after divorce might feel like a big hurdle in and of itself, but for many people, this is just the start. Distance puts an even bigger wedge into things, making it hard for co-parents to share equal time with children. In these cases,...
Can a collaborative divorce benefit your children?
Divorce is rarely easy on anyone. Just as you may expect to feel some sadness and anger about the breakup of your marriage, your divorce is likely to take an emotional toll on the young ones in your family. In fact, according to Psychology Today, children of divorce...
Where should you look for possible hidden assets?
You and your spouse built your wealth together. Now that you filed for divorce, however, you may disagree on what you each deserve from the assets you accumulated. While most leave it to the court to determine property division if they cannot reach an agreement on...
Is mediation an effective way to end a marriage?
When your marriage ends, Ohio law gives you options on how to proceed through the requisite court process. One of these avenues allows you and your spouse to work with a mediator. The divorce process is the only way to end a marriage legally. If you can settle issues...
Is your spouse open to having a collaborative divorce?
Ending a marriage is rarely easy, as you must divide marital property, come up with a custody arrangement and perhaps even find a new place to live. According to Psychology Today, you also may have to deal with intensifying anger, depression, anxiety and sadness....
Rebuilding retirement after a divorce
For many couples, the inevitable destruction of their retirement because of divorce may create reverberating consequences. During a divorce, many courts require couples to split their retirement savings. This may include company-sponsored benefits, 401k plans and...
Cryptocurrency in your divorce mediation
Dividing assets in your divorce may get sticky if the situation involves miscommunication. Digital assets throw a whole new wrench into the mix. Cryptocurrency has seen a steady increase in mainstream interest in the media. Much like any marital asset, the courts have...
Statistics on divorce in Hamilton County
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, it is important to evaluate your circumstances carefully. If you have kids, you should think about family law matters such as custody and child support. If you have a high net worth, it is smart to look into property...
What are some unique characteristics of a gray divorce?
When you choose to divorce your spouse after the age of 50, a process commonly known as gray divorce, you may have a different set of worries and expectations than younger people who choose to end their marriage. Knowing why gray divorce is unique and how it can...
How can sweat equity work in divorce?
Business owners who go through a divorce face the question of how much value a spouse has put into the business. This is important to figure out because if your spouse has contributed money to your business, he or she will probably have an entitlement to some of the...