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...
Animals have a special place in our hearts, but they may also have financial value. In some cases, they are a significant investment. Under Ohio law there is no such thing as pet custody or animal custody. All animals, from dogs and cats to horses and livestock, are...
Property division can get complicated when you have complex digital assets. Examples include Bitcoin and NFTs, two of the most popular ways that people invest right now. This is very different than standard investing in the stock market and it can raise a lot of...
Maybe you have unique family circumstances that require a detailed approach to the creation of a parenting plan. Perhaps you have special assets, like a small business or real estate investment, that will complicate your divorce proceedings. It's even possible that...
Like many Cincinnati-area business owners, you might have taken out a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan in 2020 to help you stay afloat and retain your workforce during pandemic lockdowns and the resulting recession. As you recall, PPP loans were part of the...
Child or spousal support may be a concern when you file for divorce if you have minor children or a financially dependent spouse. Support orders are often an important part of a divorce, as they provide the custodial parent or dependent spouse with crucial financial...
When parents of young children do not reside in the same home, they have to make decisions about how to address parenting time and financial obligations for the kids. The Ohio courts will typically order the exchange of support along with a host of other issues. In...
As soon as divorce is filed in Ohio, an administrative temporary restraining order takes effect. The purpose of the restraining order is to prevent either spouse from substantially affecting assets that will be subject to division during the divorce process. While the...
A common concern in Ohio divorce cases is that one party will spend, give away or otherwise dispose of marital property before it can be divided. Thankfully, when a divorce is filed the court will preemptively issue an administrative temporary restraining order that...
Going through a divorce, you have many things to think about. You’ll need to divide your property and come up with reasonable expectations for spousal support or other complex financial situations. One thing you may also want to consider is if your bonuses are going...
