Property division can be a complex process. It can also be intimidating, as you want to protect what you want to keep. However, not all assets are worth fighting for. Refreshing the equitable distribution principle Ohio follows equitable distribution and ensures equal...
Every spouse reacts differently to an impending divorce. Some people panic, possibly due to concerns about their finances. They may close accounts or try to move property to ensure they have resources during the divorce. Others may make strategic financial moves...
If you share a business with your spouse – and you and your spouse are going your separate ways – you may be understandably concerned that the company you built is, effectively, on the line. Many spouses fear that divorce automatically means that they will be...
People from different countries or cultures often fall in love with one another. Many people start romances while traveling for leisure, employment or educational purposes. Countless others connect with people online despite vast distances between their homes. In some...
Divorce inevitably changes the financial circumstances of a family. The resources and income that previously supported a single shared residence must now maintain two separate residences. Spouses must prepare to share their property with one another as they negotiate...
Decisions made during a divorce can shape a person’s financial future for years. Especially if a couple has a complex financial portfolio, divorce can immediately impact filing status, deductibility and reporting requirements in significant ways. Depending on how a...
Property division can be a complex process, as the courts divide all marital assets equitably. However, matters become more complicated once you factor in your inheritance. What will happen to your inherited property during a divorce? Answering this question depends...
Dividing retirement assets becomes complex when one spouse holds a pension or superannuation fund from abroad. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) can divide U.S.-based retirement plans such as the 401(k)s, but those orders have no effect outside the American...
Even with two incomes, many married couples accumulate a significant amount of debt during marriage. If they divorce, they still have to pay those shared financial obligations. Both spouses might theoretically have debts that require years of payments after the end of...
Concern about reputation damage is one reason that people delay filing for divorce. They worry about members of their religious community, coworkers or even future employers discovering that their marriage ended in divorce. Some people might choose to stay in...
