Month: April 2022
What you should know about Alimony
In the state of Ohio, the courts now refer to alimony as “spousal support.” Whichever term you use, they refer to the same thing: payments made from one spouse to the other as part of a divorce. Alimony, like other aspects of divorce, can be a complex issue even if...
Your Options for an Amicable Divorce
Divorce has traditionally been portrayed as a vicious, hostile process. Certainly there are divorces in which parties are unable to cooperate and the proceedings must happen in a courtroom where an impartial third party makes the decisions for the couple; however,...
Why use Mediation in a Divorce?
Mediation is an effective means of resolving your divorce cooperatively with your spouse. If you want to limit the time, money and stress that comes with the divorce process and if you are willing to compromise with your spouse, then mediation may be right for you....
Legal Separation in Ohio
In Ohio, married couples who wish to separate but do not wish to terminate their marriages for religious or other personal reasons may seek a legal separation. If you’re considering a separation, divorce or dissolution of marriage, Cincinnati attorney John Heilbrun...
Civil Protection Orders and Domestic Violence in Ohio
If you’re a victim of domestic violence in Ohio, there are steps you can take to safeguard yourself and prevent future contact with the abuser. One of these is a civil protection order (CPO). Cincinnati attorney John Heilbrun can help you understand your options,...
How Earning Ability Can Affect Alimony
SERVING CLIENTS FROM HYDE PARK, CINCINNATI, BLUE ASH, MASON, OH Under Ohio law, “spousal support” is the legal term for alimony. Whatever you call it, Hyde Park alimony attorney John Heilbrun can help you navigate your divorce or dissolution proceeding, including the...
Equitable Division of Assets in Divorce
When it comes to dividing property and other assets in a divorce, Ohio is a so-called “equitable division” division state. If you’re preparing for divorce, Cincinnati attorney John Heilbrun can help you understand your rights as well as protect the best interests of...
What is the Difference between Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage?
Divorce and dissolution are two options for legally terminating a marriage in Ohio. Cincinnati divorce attorney John Heilbrun understands the challenges faced by separating spouses and their children. If you’re faced with divorce, please call The Law Office of John...
Ohio Divorce and Determining Spousal Support
Sometimes referred to as alimony, spousal support is not part of every divorce in Ohio. Spousal support may be requested by either divorcing partner, and it is most often awarded after long-term marriages in which one spouse was the primary source of income....
Factors that Affect Child Support
In Ohio, child support is determined primarily by a financial formula that calculates the amount of money to be paid monthly by one spouse to the parent who has primary custody. However, there are a number of factors that can impact the level of financial support. If...
