Cincinnati, Ohio Family Law Blog
Who do collaborative divorces work well for?
When going through divorce, you do not have to immediately head to court. In fact, this expensive and stressful option is often a last resort in the eyes of many. Instead, you can look at some alternative divorce methods such as collaborative divorce. However, this...
What do mediators do?
When going through a divorce, most people will struggle even when the divorce is uncontested. This is why it is important to have a mediator to help get through the trickiest bits. But what exactly does a mediator do? What role do they play in the divorce? A...
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...