Property Division

Ohio is an equitable distribution state, meaning the court distinguishes between marital and separate property. Then, it divides the marital property fairly but not always equally. If you have collector's items, they could be subject to division. What classifies as...

An inheritance is so much more than just money or property. Many people feel as if it is a parting gift from a loved one, which comes with emotional ties. But what happens to that inheritance during a divorce? While some heirs in Ohio might assume their inheritances...

More and more people are adopting animals, even leaving some shelters completely empty. Pets can bring a lot of comfort during uncertain times and often grow to be so much more than just animals. Instead, they are considered members of the family. While it is great...

Securing a successful and stable career often starts with earning the right degree. But the cost of higher education is out of most people’s reach in Ohio, so taking out student loans is sometimes unavoidable. Those student loans can be a point of uncertainty during...

Those who like to plan for the unexpected might also be interested in protecting themselves from one possible outcome of marriage -- divorce. After all life is complicated, and divorce is certainly no exception. Ohio couples who get prenuptial agreements before...

Married couples spend years and even decades accumulating any number of marital assets. Some of these assets might be quite small or easily divided, such as one partner’s favorite piece of furniture or another’s book collection. More valuable assets such as the...

Many marriages in Ohio have some contested assets. Family law attorneys typically refer to the problems that arise as complex property issues — disagreements that are not easily settled by a half-and-half split of the asset in question.Divorce is not...

You and other small business owners in Ohio are proud of the work and time you invested in making your business successful. You may also have employees who depend on you, who might now be worried about their livelihood if you are going through a divorce. How your...

Once you decide to divorce, you're forced to make a variety of key decisions regarding your finances. For example, create a list of your assets and debts to ensure that nothing goes unnoticed during the divorce process. Joint credit card debt can complicate your...