Divorce cases that contain international assets can make property division complicated. International assets most commonly take the form of vacation homes, investment properties, inheritances, bank accounts, foreign trusts, and foreign retirement accounts. While...
Dividing A Business As A Going Concern Vs. Liquidation
If someone owns a business and intends to divorce, the organization will likely prove to be a significant roadblock to a smooth divorce process. The business may represent an investment of thousands of dollars of marital property and also likely serves as a source of...
The risks of small business profiling and how they impact division
There are numerous ways that co-ownership of a business can complicate an upcoming divorce. Especially if both spouses work at a family company, the comingling of work and finances can make untangling each spouse’s interests in the business a truly challenging task....
The Difference Between The In-Spouse And The Out-Spouse In A Divorce
One spouse might be at fault for the divorce, and one spouse will make the decision to file. Those roles do not always overlap. The title someone has to assume can affect how they feel about themselves and their divorce. There is another label that is also very...
How To Uncover Hidden Assets In A Divorce
Sometimes in high asset divorce cases, your spouse may intentionally hide their assets with hopes of retaining more after the divorce process. Hidden assets can include jewelry, credit cards, fine art, offshore accounts, real estate, inheritance, etc. Unless you begin...
Using Digital Forensics To Identify Electronically Stored Information In A Divorce
People largely live their lives on digital devices these days. From the phones where they send and receive dozens of written messages with friends, family and coworkers daily to the laptops and other computing devices that they use for personal purposes, most people...
Will I Have To Pay Spousal Support After My Divorce?
An Ohio divorce can be a quick path to financial hardship, as you may find yourself not only dividing all of your property with your ex but now suddenly on the hook for making regular payments to them. Child support payments are often a necessity when you have minor...
When Is A Distributive Award Issued In An Ohio Divorce?
In Ohio, it’s possible to receive a distributive award in some divorces. A distributive award is a payment or payments that is made from separate property or income. It is not made from the contents of the marital estate. This kind of award isn’t the same as spousal...
What Is Spoliation Of Evidence In An Ohio Divorce?
Issues involving spoliation of evidence are certainly not new. They've been going on for centuries, with some reports dating back to the 1700s. Spoliation is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. It can make it so that the outcome of a court case is certainly...
How To Value Real Estate Investments In A Divorce
Real estate is typically the largest asset or group of assets that a couple shares in their marriage. They may have a single home that needs to be appraised or a portfolio of properties used to bring in rental income. Real estate can be complicated to handle during a...