The basic legal principal in Ohio in regard to the division of marital property and debts is that they are to be divided equally, 50/50. Nevertheless, the Court has the right to determine that under the circumstances of a particular case, it would be more “equitable” for the property and/or debts to be divided in […]
What is a no-fault divorce?
In Ohio, a “no-fault divorce” can mean a couple of things. Technically, there is no such “divorce” in the Ohio law. From the standpoint of what that may mean to someone who is not a Domestic Relations Law attorney however, what is generally referred to as a “no-fault divorce” may be what is technically called […]
How Long Does It Take to Complete a Divorce?
That depends on a number of different factors. If you are referring to an actual divorce case, that means that a Complaint for Divorce has been filed with the Court. This requires that the parties and their attorneys comply with various requirements of the Court concerning the disclosure of income, assets and liabilities, and that […]
Post-Decree Modifications
Serving clients in Cincinnati, Hyde Park, Blue Ash, and Lebanon, Ohio Post-decree modifications are very common after a divorce or dissolution. The court has continuing jurisdiction to modify all issues of the parenting plan involving minor children including the time allocation, child support and health/medical issues. In addition, if spousal support has been ordered the […]
The Process of Filing for Divorce
Serving Clients in Cincinnati, Hyde Park, Blue Ash, and Lebanon, OH Filing for divorce is a complicated process. If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, you will need to make a series of important financial and personal decisions that may impact the rest of your life as well as your children’s. For […]
The Dissolution Process?
Ohio law offers married couples looking to end their marriage an easier and often less expensive and less antagonistic alternative to ending their marriage. That process is called Dissolution. Before attempting to proceed with a Dissolution, it is important to consult an experienced Cincinnati dissolution attorney who can assist and represent you in your efforts […]
Dividing Business Interests in a Divorce
U.S. Census data indicate that 3.7 million businesses have spouses who are also partners in the business. In the event of such a complex divorce, the conflict between spouses can often compromise one or both parties’ interest in the company, not to mention the future of the company they both work for. Hyde Park divorce […]
Protecting Your Investments During Divorce
Stocks, bonds, retirement benefits, business interests, and other financial investments are just some of the assets courts consider when dividing property in divorce cases. Complex divorce attorney John Heilbrun has extensive experience helping clients in or around the Hyde Park area protect their financial futures during the process of ending a marriage. If you’re planning […]