People who have already experienced divorce once may feel like divorce at the end of a second marriage might be easier to navigate. After all, they have already learned the basics of the divorce process and they have an understanding of what to expect. However, what...
Because of the way they are typically compensated, executives and company officers face an additional layer of complexity when their assets are divided in divorce. Their compensation can include items such as: Qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Defined...
Many of the most complex elements of divorce are financial. Spouses have to divide their property. They have to negotiate support matters. They even have to split up their financial obligations, such as credit card debts. There are many ways for people to navigate the...
Divorce is a legal process that addresses very personal issues. Specifically, spouses who have come to realize that their marriage is not sustainable ask the courts to officially dissolve their connection to one another. That process usually involves financial...
Married couples going through difficult times in their relationships may employ a variety of creative solutions. In recent years, "sleep divorces" are gaining traction as a way to cope with marital discord. Some news outlets report that as many as one in three...
A variety of factors influence the likelihood of a divorce. The duration of the marriage thus far, the values of the spouses and even health matters can have a statistically relevant impact on the likelihood of divorce. Another factor that influences marital stability...
The more successful a professional becomes and the more complex their income is, the more chances a vindictive spouse has to accuse them of hiding assets. Such accusations can complicate a divorce and could potentially result in economic penalties for the spouse...
Divorce is a complex emotional and legal process, and it becomes even more challenging when your spouse is uncooperative. Their resistance can slow things down, increase stress and inflate costs. However, you don’t have to be at their mercy. You can navigate this...
Some Ohio divorce processes are very simple. Spouses may only own a few shared resources and may have a very easy time negotiating property division terms. Other times, couples preparing for divorce have complex marital estates. Resources ranging from executive...
Broadly speaking, when spouses divorce, each individual retains whatever property has been classified as “separate,” and both spouses either negotiate or litigate the division of “marital” or “shared” property. Most of the time, property owned by individuals before...
