Month: February 2023
Is there Common Law Marriage in Ohio?
There are many couples in Ohio who have lived together for years without officially getting married. It is important to understand that unless you have been in a relationship like this for well over 20 years, the state of Ohio will not recognize your relationship as a...
Determining Alimony
Alimony, now called spousal support in Ohio, is sometimes awarded to one spouse during a divorce in order to help cover living expenses such as food, medical care, clothing, and mortgages when there is a significant disparity in the wealth and earning capacity of each...
Can I Break My Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial agreements are a great way to safeguard assets when a marriage is being entered into between two people with a significant disparity in wealth. A well-crafted prenuptial agreement can cover certain issues that may arise in the event of divorce, such as:...
Protecting Your Inheritance in a Complex Divorce
In the state of Ohio, assets and property acquired through an inheritance will be considered separate property and are generally not subject to property division in the event of divorce. However, there are often issues which complicate these matters and potentially...
Finding a High Income and Asset Divorce Attorney
High income divorces are typically more complex than other divorce proceedings. You and your spouse may have a number of high-end assets, including real estate, cars, boats, fine art and other items. All of these assets are likely to become part of your property...
Dividing Assets in a High-Income Divorce
As high income earners, you and your spouse will likely face complex property division issues in your divorce. The assets you have worked so hard to acquire are now part of the divorce process, and it’s important to make sure all assets are accounted for and...
Determining Child Support
Child support payments can be determined one of two ways: Outside of the court, with you and the other parent working cooperatively to agree on the amount of support; or, in Court by a Judge determining the amount of the support obligation primarily by application...
Dividing a Family Business in a Divorce
As part of complex divorce planning, you and your spouse may be faced with dividing your family business. This aspect of divorce involves the consideration of many factors, including: Value of the business Who is best-suited to running the business Tax issues related...
Divorce Lawyer
If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in or around Cincinnati, Ohio, John L. Heilbrun is prepared to take your case and help ensure the best outcome possible. With over 30 years of experience in family law, attorney Heilbrun is uniquely equipped to assist men and...
