Property Division
The importance of temporary order hearings in Ohio divorces
People preparing for divorce want to ensure that the final orders issued by a judge include terms that they believe are reasonable and appropriate. That focus on permanent orders can actually leave people at a disadvantage. Temporary court orders issued in a divorce...
When should you request a Qualified Domestic Relations Order?
Dividing retirement accounts often becomes one of the most important parts of a high-asset divorce. In Ohio, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) helps divide certain retirement benefits between spouses. Knowing when to request this order protects your share...
Spousal Support in Cincinnati
If you are considering termination of your marriage, and you live in southwestern Ohio, one of the issues you will need to settle upon with your spouse is what amount of alimony, or spousal support, if any, is reasonable and appropriate. The Courts of Common Pleas,...
Important Questions About Property Division in Divorce
How does property get divided in Ohio? The first step when it comes to property division is to determine what is marital property and what is separate property. Marital property is generally divided equally. Marital property is any type of asset or liability acquired...
Important Questions About Spousal Support and Child Support
Is there a formula for calculating spousal support? In Ohio there is not a formula for determining spousal support. In every litigated case, a court must take into consideration 14 separate factors listed in the Ohio statutes to determine if spousal support is...
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...
Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, Alternative Dispute Resolution and the Ohio Collaborative Family Law Act
The OCFLA[1] was originally conceived in 2007, by members of a Collaborative Law sub- committee of a Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution for Children and Families. Five (5) years later, the 129th General Assembly passed the Ohio...
Why you should consider the Collaborative Process if your marriage is going to end
When couples are facing the end of their marriages, it often seems to them that their world is crumbling. Spouses know, either inherently or from friends or family, that they will need to find justice (whatever that may look like). Then the fear begins..." I need to...
Argument for Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative Law Process seeks to remove the contentious and adversarial/fighting mindset that some Divorce Lawyers espouse when handling termination of marriage cases. The Collaborative Divorce Process adopts a problem-solving approach to assist the parties in...
How are retirement accounts divided in a high-asset Ohio divorce?
Dividing property in a divorce can feel overwhelming, and retirement accounts often add another layer of complexity. When high-value assets are part of the case, Ohio law sets out clear rules for handling them. Understanding these rules helps you prepare for what lies...
